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5-page TYPED "MEMORANDUM" Summary of a Recent Interview with Winston Churchill

Collector's Corner

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3870.jpgThis is the original typescript summary of a marvelously revealing newspaper interview with Winston Churchill, conducted by newspaperman A.J. Cummings, of the News Chronicle on 26th May, 1936, in the midst of Churchill's between-the-wars "Wilderness Years, as Hitler's shadow was beginning to lengthen across Europe. "I had a long talk with Churchill. Speaking as he said, on the dead level for private guidance, he was full and candid. It is obvious that he views the whole situation in Europe with grave alarm... but says he is annoyed at the suggestion that he has been waiting on the doorstep for a job..." A.J. Cummings was the legendary political editor of the Liberal-leaning News Chronicle. His Memorandum is addressed to: "Mr. Barry," [Later-Sir] Gerald Barry, another distinguished career journalist, who had just become Managing Editor of the the News Chronicle in 1936, after moving from the Weekend Review, which he had founded, and to their boss, Sir Walter Thomas Layton, Chairman of The News Chronicle from 1930-1950. Layton had been Churchill's statistical officer at the Ministry of Munitions during World War I and would run the Joint War Production staff from 1942-1943. The typescript is in very good condition.

5-page TYPED "MEMORANDUM" Summary of a Recent Interview with Winston Churchill

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A ROVING COMMISSION [First Edition in Dust Jacket]

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14039.jpgThis is a very good copy of the First American edition in the very rare dust jacket, which exhibits light creasing along the upper and lower edges of the front face and fractional losses at the corners, front and rear, but is otherwise astonishingly bright and fresh, with rich color and little fading to the notoriously fade-prone spine. There is a short closed tear extending one-half-inch from the spine head and an infinitesimal chip at the tail, else fine. The book itself is in beautiful condition, the contents fine and unfoxed, the binding square, tight and fresh. An excellent example of a jacketed rarity.

A ROVING COMMISSION [First Edition in Dust Jacket]

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14267.jpgThis is a very good copy of the First American edition in the very rare dust jacket, which is unclipped but worn, with creasing and edge-chipping along the upper and lower edges of the front face, fractional loss at the upper corner of the rear face, and additional loss to the head and tail of the spine. The jacket has faded significantly across the spine through the first third of the front face. The upper left corner of the rear jacket flap is also a bit dog-eared, not affecting any text. The cloth is faded, particularly along the spine but the contents are fine and unfoxed.

A Very Surprising WARTIME TYPED LETTER SIGNED by Winston Churchill

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14530.jpgA fascinating, almost inexplicable letter, difficult to reconcile with Churchill's legendary stature as a pre-war Cassandra of the Nazi threat. Written on Chartwell letterhead, dated 11 May 1939, to Mons. Alexander Schifrin: "Dear Sir (in Churchill's hand), "I thank you for sending me your book, which I have looked into with some attention. I think you greatly exaggerate the military strength of both Russia and Germany, particularly the former. I am much obliged to you for your courtesy. Sincerely (again in Churchill's hand), W. Churchill." The book referred to here is THE MILITARY STRENGTH OF THE POWERS, by Max Werner, a.k.a. Alexander Schifrin (1901-1951), a self-taught military analyst, who early on foresaw the threat of a major world war and turned his energies to estimating the military strength and preparedness of the likely protagonists. Born Aleksandr Shfrig in Kharkov, Ukraine in 1901, Schifrin was a Menshivik, exiled soon after the Bolshevik victory in the revolution. It appears that he first went to Palestine, where he had family, and from there to Germany, where he settled. Turning to journalism, he became widely-known as the political editor of the socialist paper Mannheimer Volksstimme. When the Nazis assumed power, Schifrin fled to France. There he quickly discovered how ignorant the French military authorities were of the German preparations for war. In an interview with Air Minister Pierre Cot, Schifrin was finally asked by Cot where he'd gotten his information. "From the military library at Vincennes," responded Schifrin. "Why was I never given this information?" thundered Cot. Schifrin was astounded and so indignant at what he regarded to be the French military's criminal incompetence, he set out to write his first book, THE MILITARY STRENGTH OF THE POWERS. (Original title: TOWARDS THE SECOND WORLD WAR.) When the Nazis invaded France, Schifrin fled to the U.S., where he wrote under the name Max Werner. Despite Churchill's assessment of his work, Werner became a highly regarded columnist and the author of many astute, if controversial, books about the military course of the war.

All Four HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH-SPEAKING PEOPLES Spin-Off Volumes

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12888.jpgBeginning in 1961, the British and American publishers of Churchill's HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH-SPEAKING PEOPLES each began issuing spin-off volumes that repackaged excerpts from the four-volume set. Some of these books sold well, others didn't, but it is extremely rare to find a complete group of them in dust jackets and in first edition. This is one such set, all volumes in handsome condition. THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR [1961] (Cohen A272) (Woods A138[b]) reprints Churchill's biting overview of America's "War Between the States" from Volume IV complete as a single book, illustrated with a portfolio of photographs by Matthew Brady and others. THE ISLAND RACE [1964] (Cohen A275) (Woods A138[c]) is a richly illustrated, coffee-table-sized, folio abridgement of the complete work, packed with superb full-color plates. HEROES OF HISTORY [1968] (Cohen A278) (Woods A138[h]) is an interesting volume of extracted personality profiles, thirteen of Churchill's "favorite characters," (according to the the publisher), from Kings Alfred and Harold, William the Conqueror, Henry Plantagenet, Thomas Becket, Richard II, Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, to Nelson, Wellington, Washington, Lincoln, Robert E. Lee and Queen Victoria. A fourteenth chapter is devoted to Churchill himself, also in his own words. The final volume, JOAN OF ARC [1969] (Cohen A279) (Woods A138[j], is a sweet little book that extracts from Volume I Churchill's eloquent thoughts about the French heroine. It was printed only once in the U.S, by Dodd Mead, in a very limited run and is the scarcest of the four today. All four volumes are here in unclipped dust jackets that exhibit very modest shelfwear and edge-chipping, else fine, including JOAN OF ARC, which is in superb condition, virtually mint, save for what appears to be the shadow of a bookplate removed from the front pastedown. A rare and precious group.

AMID THESE STORMS

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14393.jpgThis is a very good, near-fine copy of the First American edition of THOUGHTS AND ADVENTURES, in the extraordinarily rare dust jacket, which is in beautiful condition, though neatly price-clipped. Dust jacket faces, front and rear, are bright and crisp. Dust jacket spine is mildly faded, as is common with this book, but less so than usual, with a short closed tear at the head but no edge-chipping. The book itself is in ravishing condition, the cloth a brilliant salmon pink, front to back, including the notoriously fade-prone spine. There is a tiny bookshop sticker on the rear pastedown, else fine. Laid-in is a marvelous vintage promotional insert from the publisher, Scribner: "These Famous Authors Have Written New Books For You." Churchill and AMID THESE STORMS share a page with Hemingway and DEATH IN THE AFTERNOON.

ARMS AND THE COVENANT

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11755.jpgThis is a very good copy of the First English edition, in the very rare dust jacket, which has lightly browned along the edges, more severely so along the spine, but otherwise maintains its pale blue luster. Upper edge of dust jacket is chipped here and there, with fractional loss at head of spine and along upper spine fold. Internally, the dark blue cloth boards are uniquely fresh and unfaded, even along the notoriously problematic spine. There is faint scattered foxing and very light toning to prelims, with a discreet owner initial ink stamp on the front free endpaper, else fine.

ARMS AND THE COVENANT

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14285.jpgUnsold copies of the first and only printing of ARMS AND THE COVENANT were re-issued in this "Cheap Edition" by Harrap in June 1940. The only distinguishing feature was the variant dust jacket printed a vivid yellow with deep red type, present here unclipped, bright on the front face, age-darkened and edge-chipped on the rear face, and toned across a spine that was at one time misfolded. The book itself is virtually mint, the cloth a rich and unfaded dark blue, including the notoriously fade-prone spine, the binding tight, the corners square. Contents fine and unfoxed, with a tiny bookshop sticker on the front pastedown and the usual toning to the half-title from the frontis photo.

ARMS AND THE COVENANT

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14409.jpgThis is a virtually mint copy of the First English edition, in the very rare dust jacket, which is in extraordinary condition, unprice-clipped and virtually unfaded, with just a smattering of scattered foxing. There is a discreet former-owner name in ink on the front free endpaper, contents otherwise fine and unfoxed. The book itself is as-new, a bright shining object. Extraordinary.

ATLAS TO THE MEMOIRS OF JOHN DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH

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8493.jpgThe true first edition of this rarity, with all plates and fold-out maps present. Spine has been repaired withe some loss to lower title label. Covers are a bit scuffed with age, ornamental gilt has faded in places, marble endpapers and fore-edges are slightly faded. Laid-in is a bookplate that reads: "Ex Libris: Winston Churchill," over a line-drawing of St. George slaying the dragon. In recognition of the first Duke of Marlborough's services to King Charles I as Captain of the Horse and his loyalty to King Charles II as a Member of Parliament, Churchill's ancestor was awarded in 1661 an augmentation of honour to his family arms in the form of a canton of St. George, the patron saint of Great Britain. Churchill's own attachment to St. George was manifested throughout his life and career, he spoke often of the emblematic image of St. George slaying the dragon. According to biographer, Martin Gilbert, Winston Churchill did not utilize a bookplate, so far as we know. Did this early bookplate belong to the young Winston? Impossible to say.

CARD GAME: "Puppet Peers"with Original Artwork

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288.jpgExtraordinary piece of political satire, a card game consisting of 52 cards (6 suits), each caricaturing a noted political figure of Winston Churchill's early political life, including Asquith, Lloyd George, McKenna, Macdonald and, of course, "Lord Winnie." The object of the game (a simple form of Whist) is to successfully collect a cabinet of "No. 10's." The cards (51 in all, with one Asquith lost) and original rule book are here individually laid out surrounding the original artwork for each caricature - a group of delightful ink drawings - all beautifully framed in Mission-style oak. (30 x 43 1/2 inches overall).

CARD GAME: "Puppet Peers"with Original Artwork

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CHRISTMAS CARD from Winston Churchill to his son, Randolph Churchill

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8302.jpgINSCRIBED entirely in Churchill's hand: "To Randolph & June from Winston S. Churchill," beneath the printed greeting: "With Christmas Thoughts and Wishes." The inscription is in black ink, save for the words "& June," which are in blue ink. Winston Churchill's son Randolph and June Osborne became engaged in October 1948 and were married just a few weeks later on the 2nd of November. For the elder Churchill, June's name was clearly an afterthought on this Christmas card sent to his son that year. Tipped-onto the card face is a color print of Churchill's painting "St Georges Motel." During the 1930's, Churchill came regularly to St. Georges, a chateau approximately 50 miles from Paris, to relax and to paint, staying as a guest of the owners, Jacques and Consuelo Balsan. His last visit was before the war in August 1939. In her book, WINSTON CHURCHILL: His Life as a Painter, Churchill's daughter, Mary Soames, wrote of this last peacetime holiday for her father, "Mr. Churchill grew graver and graver as he sat wrapped in thought, and then said slowly and sorrowfully: Ã”Before the harvest is gathered in - we shall be at war.'" This card was given by Randolph Churchill to Grace Reed, who worked for him at his London home in the late 1940's and early 1950's as a member of his housekeeping staff. The card was acquired directly from the Reed family.

CHURCHILL and TWAIN at the Waldorf:

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13562.jpgOn the evening of 12 December 1900, in the Grand Ballroom of New York's Waldorf-Astoria hotel, Lieutenant Winston Churchill - a 26-year-old Boer War hero on his first-ever lecture tour of the United States - arrived to speak about his daring Boer War adventures. Captured, while covering the war in South Africa as a correspondent for the Morning Post, Churchill had led a daring escape from his prisoner-of-war camp, eluding the ensuing manhunt and (with a price on his head) at last making his way back through enemy lines to Pretoria.Churchill "The grand ballroom," wrote the New York Times, "was crowded to the doors." Introducing Mr. Churchill was none other than Samuel Clemens, then-65, better known as Mark Twain:"Mr. Churchill and I do not agree on the righteousness of the South African war, but that is of no consequence," Twain began. "For years I have been a self-appointed missionary, and have wrought zealously for my cause - the joining together of America and the motherland in bonds of friendship, esteem and affection - an alliance of the heart which should permanently and beneficently influence the political relations of the two countries..."Mr. Churchill will tell you about the war in South Africa, and he is competent - he fought and wrote through it himself. And he made a record there which would be a proud one for a man twice his age. By his father he is English, by his mother he is American - to my mind the blend which makes the perfect man. We are now on the friendliest terms with England. Mainly through my missionary efforts I suppose; and I am glad. We have always been kin: kin in blood, kin in religion, kin in representative government, kin in ideals, kin in just and lofty purposes; and now we are kin in sin, the harmony is complete, the blend is perfect, like Mr. Churchill himself, whom I now have the honor to present to you."According to the New York Times, "Mr. Churchill was greeted cordially by the audience. He showed nervousness at first, but soon forgot himself in his subject, and held the attention of his listeners by a clear recital of some of the most striking episodes of the struggle between Boer and Briton. A touch of humor, introduced half unconsciously, lightened up the lecture considerably."In his memoir MY EARLY LIFE, published in 1930, Churchill recalled his evening with Twain: "I was thrilled by this famous companion of my youth. He was now very old and snow-white, and combined with a noble air a most delightful style of conversation. Of course we argued about the [Boer] war. After some interchanges I found myself beaten back to the citadel 'My country right or wrong.' 'Ah,' said the old gentleman, 'When the poor country is fighting for its life, I agree. But this was not your case.' I think however I did not displease him; for he was good enough at my request to sign every one of thirty volumes of his works for my benefit; and in the first volume he inscribed the following maxim intended, I daresay, to convey a gentle admonition: 'To do good is noble; to teach others to do good is nobler, and no trouble.'"This is an original invitation card sent by Churchill's lecture booking agent, Major J.B. Pond, for: "a seat on the platform as one of the reception committee on the occasion of Mr. Winston Spencer Churchill's first lecture in New York...Mr. S.L. Clemens (Mark Twain) will preside and deliver the address of welcome to Mr. Churchill." The card is in fine condition, just a trifle darkened with age. Oh, to have been there that night. As close as we can get.

CHURCHILL and TWAIN at the Waldorf:

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FOR FREE TRADE [First Edition]

First Editions

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14349.jpgThis is, without question, the rarest Churchill first edition available today. In tandem with MR. BRODRICK'S ARMY, FOR FREE TRADE has always been the holy grail of Churchill books and may in fact be even rarer than the infamous BRODRICK. A small, 136 page, paperback-size collection of nine speeches delivered on the title subject by Winston Churchill as a 31-year-old MP for Manchester, FOR FREE TRADE was published (at 1 shilling [25c]) by Arthur L. Humphreys, General Manager of Hatchard's, the venerable London bookshop that still very much exists at number 187 Piccadilly. Hatchard's, in 1906, had a long and illustrious history of publishing pamphlets, political and otherwise, including Winston Churchill's earlier speech compendium, MR. BRODRICK'S ARMY, which Humphreys and Hatchard's had brought out three years earlier. FOR FREE TRADE is identical in format and binding to BRODRICK, bound in unprepossessing red card wrappers with the title, author's name, publisher, date and price starkly printed in black on the front face. The book aged badly and the print run was extremely small. As a result, no more than perhaps twelve copies are today accounted for. This is one of them. The front cover here has triangular losses at each corner, as well as some surface chipping, but is attached and intact. The front cover has also darkened with age and there is a faint pencil marking visible near the publisher's name. The spine has fragmented but is also entirely present. Though published blank, it has been hand-lettered in now-faded ink: "Free Trade. Churchill, M.P" The rear cover (advertising MR. BRODRICK'S ARMY) is brighter and less worn. The binding is intact and the contents are fine, clean and unfoxed. The title page is stamped: "Reference Dept --The National Union -- 10 Apr 1906." The volume is presented here in a simple blue cloth chemise with leather spine label. The last copy of FOR FREE TRADE to have surfaced and sold was in 1998 (here at Chartwell Booksellers).

Framed CANDID SNAPSHOT PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED by Winston Churchill in North Africa

Autographed

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11782.jpgA singular signed Churchill souvenir of the war: two original snapshot photographs (3 x 4 inches each) of the Prime Minister visiting in August 1942 the Abbassia Barracks in Cairo, headquarters for Britain's Eighth Army in the Middle East. The snapshots are affixed to an album page, with inked notations "L[eft]: P.M. Churchill & A.C.M. Brooke. R[ight]: P.M. Churchill & ACM Tedder. Ab[b]assia 1942." The photograph on the left, with General Alan Brooke (who also appears in the background of the photo with Air Marshall Tedder), has been SIGNED in ink: "WINSTON S. CHURCHILL" across the lower portion of the image. Churchill visited the Eighth Army in Cairo twice during the month of August 1942, on his way to and back from his meeting with Stalin in Moscow. Abbassia was a huge garrison with shops, churches, cinemas. It even had an internal bus service. All the barracks had been built by the Turks during their occupation before the First World War and were renamed by the Allies after their victory. The snapshot page is here matted and handsomely framed in black walnut (11 x 14 inches overall). A cache of letters from home, no doubt addressed to the soldier who took these pictures, is included.

Framed ENGRAVED MEZZOTINT PORTRAIT of Winston Churchill from the PAINTING by OSWALD BIRLEY

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10794.jpgSuperb full-color mezzotint reproduction of Oswald Birley's famous 1946 painting of a seated Winston Churchill, produced by and for The Times Publishing Company. Print (18 x 24 inches) is in very good condition and is here matted and gorgeously framed in cherry wood (26 x 35 inches overall). Oswald Birley was a celebrated portrait artist who, in 1925, was one of three judges (along with Sir Joseph Duveen and Kenneth Clark) who awarded Churchill first prize in an amateur art exhibition held in London. Twenty years later, Birley was commissioned by the House of Commons to paint Churchill's portrait for his Residence in the Palace of Westminster. Sittings were held in the painting studio at Chartwell throughout 1946. Though at first reticent, Churchill soon warmed to Birley, who went on to become a Churchill intimate and a Chartwell regular. This print is signed in pencil below the image by the engraver: "Lawrence Josset" (1910-1995) who, according to his obituary in The Independent, "was... a magnificent anachronism. Like his great 18th- and 19th-century predecessors, Valentine Green and Samuel Cousins for instance, he made his living as a reproductive mezzotint engraver. He, like his artistic forebears, used this most demanding of techniques to reproduce original paintings with astounding faithfulness; but, while the engravers of earlier times had no alternative, Josset furthered the great tradition of reproductive engraving in an age when the camera had all but eclipsed the craft. A mezzotint engraver proceeds by patiently and systematically texturing the surface of a copper plate with a serrated device and then scraping and polishing the textured surface to various degrees of smoothness in order to achieve the image. The plate is then inked by hand and printed in a rolling-press. Perhaps Josset's most celebrated work is the mezzotint reproduction of Pietro Annigoni's portrait of the Queen, published by the Times Publishing Company in 1957 and hand-printed in colour by the old-established firm Thomas Ross & Son. It is estimated that the plate was the result of six months' labour and that the arduous process of inking and printing in colour meant that only two impressions could be made in a day. Josset studied at Bromley School of Art and subsequently in the School of Engraving at the Royal College of Art, where he was taught by Robert Austin and Malcolm Osborne. He also worked for a year at Waterlow's, the banknote engravers. After a brief spell of teaching, he embarked on what was to be a freelance career spanning more than 60 years."

Framed ENGRAVED MEZZOTINT PORTRAIT of Winston Churchill from the PAINTING by OSWALD BIRLEY

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Framed Original Ink CARICATURE of Winston Churchill by "LOW"

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13831.jpgThis marvelous, undated, original caricature of Winston Churchill is executed in black ink on drawing paper and is SIGNED: "Low," with the additional ink notation: "Winston C." David Low was the most influential cartoonist and caricaturist of his generation, with over 14,000 drawings produced over the course of a fifty year career. Born in New Zealand, Low worked for a variety of publications in Australia and New Zealand, including New Idea, The Sydney Bulletin and The Canterbury Times, before moving to Britain in 1919. After joining The Evening Standard in 1927 as their first political cartoonist, Low's cartoons for the Standard were regularly syndicated to 170 journals internationally. In addition he drew for a wide range of publications, including Graphic, Life, Colliers and The New Statesman, creating many memorable characters, including the TUC carthorse, the Coalition Ass and Colonel Blimp. Low described himself simply as "a nuisance dedicated to sanity." His favorite subject was Winston Churchill, whom he captured indelibly from a variety of perspectives, including this one-of-a-kind, quintessential image, which is here sumptuously framed (10 x 14 1/2 inches overall).

Framed Original Ink CARICATURE of Winston Churchill by "LOW"

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Framed Vintage CARICATURE of Winston Churchill

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287.jpgRare coloured chromolithograph (11 x 7 inches) of Churchill as President of the Board of Trade, drawn by the artist "Nibs" and published as a supplement to Throne and Country magazine on September 19, 1908. While "Nibs" was responsible for the well-known second caricature of Churchill that appeared in Vanity Fair in 1911, this particular likeness does not turn up in any of the standard reference works. Matted and superbly framed in a stepped deco wood frame (17 5/8 x 22 inches overall).

Framed Vintage CARICATURE of Winston Churchill

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Framed WARTIME AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED by "Monty" to Dwight Eisenhower

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12769.jpgAn intimate fragment of World War II history. British Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery had previously written two pamphlets for officers in his 8th Army, under the title: "Some Notes on High Command." This letter, on letterhead of "TAC Headquarters, 21 Army Group," (4 1/4 x 7 inches) dated "23-12-44," was sent to the Supreme Allied Commander, General Dwight D. Eisenhower. "My dear Ike," (all in "Montgomery's hand), "This is my third, and last, pamphlet. I enclose you six copies. Yrs. ever, Monty." On December 23, 1944, the Battle of the Bulge was at its height, and Patton's Third Army was being pounded. German divisions in the Ardennes Offensive had surrounded and were attempting to capture the Belgian town of Bastogne, which was held by the American 101st Airborne Division and Combat Command B of the U.S. 10th Armored Division. On December 20, Eisenhower had removed the 1st and 9th American Armies from General Omar Bradley's 12th Army Group and placed them under Montgomery's command. Bradley threatened to resign but didn't. Montgomery counter-attacked, and by the end of January 1945, the Germans were defeated. Montgomery took full credit for saving the American Armies, infuriating Eisenhower, who already nursed a sizeable antipathy toward Montgomery. The letter bears an appropriate glimmer of Monty's gloating back at Eisenhower. It is here mounted with a vintage Dutch postcard image of the two men, and is beautifully framed in black walnut (17 x 21 inches overall).

Framed WARTIME TYPED LETTER SIGNED by Winston Churchill

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10352.jpgOn embossed letterhead of the Prime Minster, 10 Downing Street, Whitehall, dated: "New Year, 1944. Dear Captain Strecker, I wish to send you my warmest thanks for the services rendered by the Military Police during my stay in Marakech. The efficient yet unobtrusive way in which they carried out their duties added greatly to my comfort and convenience. I would be obliged if you would convey this expression of my appreciation to the officers and men, both uniformed and in plain clothes, who are employed under your command. Yours very truly, [in ink:] Winston S. Churchill." In the wake of the Cairo conference, with planning for Operation Overlord just heating up, Churchill suffered two mild heart attacks. On December 27, 1943, he flew with his wife Clementine from Carthage to Marakesh for three weeks of rest at Villa Taylor; "Flower Villa," as he and FDR had referred to it during their time together there. "I propose to stay here in the sunshine till I am quite strong again," Churchill informed Lord Beaverbrook, who flew in from London to join him. Churchill would be visited during this stay by every military figure of importance to him, from Montgomery and Eisenhower, to De Gaulle. As he wrote to FDR, "Flower Villa is perfect. The weather is bright, though cool. The cook is a marvel. We go for picnics to the mountains. Last night Eisenhower was with us on his way to you, and I had long talks with him. Montgomery is here now. I think we have a fine team, and they certainly mean to pull together." The letter is in very good condition, very lightly foxed, with a file hole-punch at upper left corner that has been professionally sealed. The letter has faded a bit with age but is quite lovely overall. It is here matted and superbly framed (17 1/2 x 23 inches overall) with a handsome vintage press photograph of Churchill taken during his convalescence.

GREAT CONTEMPORARIES

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14283.jpgThis is a very good copy of the First American edition, in the very rare dust jacket, which is unclipped, with approximately one-quarter inch loss at the head of the spine, another oblong patch of loss approximately three-quarter-inches in length near the front spine fold and fractional loss at the corners, but otherwise in beautiful shape, bright and clean. The book is itself absolutely mint, save for a tiny vintage bookshop sticker on the front free endpaper. Truly a beautiful example.

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14406.jpgThis is a very good copy of the First English edition, in an unclipped dust jacket that is simply beautiful, a rich, bright orange, almost imperceptibly darkened, almost entirely unfaded, marred only by a one-inch seam of loss along the front fold. The book itself is mint, an astonishingly perfect copy, as if just-published. A role model.

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First Editions

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14407.jpgThis is a one-of-a-kind oddity, probably a salesman's sample copy of the First English edition. The binding conforms to Cohen's description of the Times Book Club issue for the later "Revised" edition (smooth navy cloth crudely blocked on the spine only: "GREAT CONTEM-PORARIES [hyphenated], with the author's full name, and BUTTERWORTH only at the foot), but the text is that of the First Edition, without the later added four profiles, and there is no Times Book Club stamp on the rear pastedown, as called for. The dust jacket resembles the standard First English edition jacket but has been trimmed to fit the shorter dimensions of this volume. The jacket is in excellent condition, a rich, bright orange, with virtually no chipping or fading. The book itself is mint. There is not another like it.

IAN HAMILTON'S MARCH

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14237.jpgThis is a particularly lovely First English edition copy.The cloth is fresh, the gilt lettering and spine lightly faded but unworn. Binding is tight and the corners are sharp. Contents fine, with a former-owner name in ink on the front free endpaper and the half-title oddly trimmed of an upper half-inch, not affecting the printed title itself. Strikingly well-preserved.

IAN HAMILTON'S MARCH

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14433.jpgThis is a very good copy of the extravagantly rare first Canadian hardbound edition which, like the Canadian LADYSMITH, was produced from American edition sheets. It is bound in a very attractive crossed-flag design that is far more striking than the plainly bound English and American first editions. Though the book exhibits some faint darkening and scuffing to the cloth, it is otherwise virtually mint, inside and out. Astonishing.

IAN HAMILTON'S MARCH

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14434.jpgThis first Canadian softcover issue [in wrappers] does not appear in Woods or (can it be!) in Cohen's new bibliography, though Langworth does include it in his Connoisseur's Guide. Like the Canadian edition of LADYSMITH, it was produced from American edition sheets. It is bound in a very attractive crossed-flag design that is superior to the plainly bound English and American first editions and even slightly different from the Canadian clothbound issue's cover, with a facsimile Churchill signature added. Though the spine here is loosening and the binding and covers, as one may imagine, are extremely fragile, this is a very good copy overall, clean and wholly intact, with a short, closed tear to the upper left corner of the prelims, not affecting any text. In fact, this may very well be the lone copy in wrappers extant. It is the copy that Langworth referenced for his Guide entry.

INDIA

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10333.jpgThis is an extraordinarily fine copy of the exceedingly rare hardcover First Edition, in the even scarcer dust jacket. Jacket is lightly edge-chipped with a short closed tear at the spine head and loss of less than 1/2-inch at the tail but otherwise is remarkably bright and fresh on both front and rear panels, and moderately faded along the spine. The book itself is pristine and appears unopened, cloth a brilliant orange, contents fine. As precious and rarely seen as any volume in the Churchill canon.

INDIA

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14268.jpgThis is a superb softcover copy of the First English edition in astonishing condition. We hesitate to describe any softcover volume this old as mint but aside from a trifling hint of spine fade and a touch of faint foxing to the fore-edges, it is very nearly that.

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14495.jpg"Few cased copies of [INDIA's] second printing are known," writes Ronald Cohen in the new Churchill bibliography. Here is one, in very good condition, unjacketed, the spine very modestly faded, with two discreet owner name inscriptions, one on the front pastedown, one on the front free endpaper. Else fine. A rarity.

LIBERALISM AND THE SOCIAL PROBLEM

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8524.jpgThis is a very good First English edition copy. The spine has darkened with age. There are two faint scratches to the rear board and the corners are a bit crunched. The front and rear free endpapers and pastedowns are lightly foxed or toned, with a discreet ink gift inscription on the front pastedown. Contents fine.

LIBERALISM AND THE SOCIAL PROBLEM

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13806.jpgThis is a very good First English edition copy. The spine has darkened slightly with age but is quite bright and the cloth is uniformly smooth and rich. The corners have turned inward a bit but are largely uncrunched. The front and rear free endpapers and pastedowns are modestly toned, with a dated former-owner name in ink on the front free endpaper. Front and rear hinge breaks have been neatly repaired. Contents fine.

LIBERALISM AND THE SOCIAL PROBLEM

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10219.jpgThis is an absolutely beautiful copy of the far rarer American issue, one of 465 copies produced. Cloth and gilt are exceptionally fresh, bright and unfaded, binding is pristinely square and tight. There is a previous owner name inked on the front free endpaper and the prelims only are partially toned across the upper page edges, with very faint, scattered foxing throughout, else fine.

LONDON TO LADYSMITH (VIA PRETORIA)

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13760.jpgThis is a very good copy of the First English edition, with bright cover art and a spine that is neither frayed nor worn. The rear board is just a touch scuffed and very mildly darkened, and the lower corners, front and rear, are beginning to turn. The fore-edges exhibit very scattered, light foxing, else fine. The title page folding map is complete but a bit wrinkled, with tiny tears (not affecting the map image) at the outer edges, where it once was misfolded. The folding Map at page 366 is very lightly foxed and has been misfolded. The contents are otherwise fine and unfoxed. A lovely copy of a very perishable volume.

LONDON TO LADYSMITH (VIA PRETORIA)

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14234.jpgThis is an unusually handsome copy of the First English edition, with bright cover art and a spine that is neither faded, darkened or worn. Corners are sharp and the binding is especially tight, with notably fresh black endpapers. There is foxing to the prelims and lower fore-edge only and an owner name in ink on the front free endpaper. Contents fine. Very rarely seen thus.

LORD RANDOLPH CHURCHILL

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11745.jpgThis is a very good First English edition set superbly rebound (a signed, vintage binding contemporaneous with publication) by the venerable J. Larkins bindery, in three-quarter polished brown calf, gilt tiles in four ornately tooled spine compartments, with raised, gilt-tooled bands. Books have been trimmed and are very faintly foxed throughout, else fine.

LORD RANDOLPH CHURCHILL

Autographed

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13809.jpgThis leatherbound First English edition copy of the unabridged single-volume issue is SIGNED and inscribed on the half-title in ink: "To J.K. Caird, from Winston S. Churchill."Sir James Key Caird (1837-1916) was a wealthy Dundee, Scottland jute manufacturer and philanthropist, who would be rememberd for financing Sir Ernest Shackleton's 1914 "Endurance" expedition to the North Pole. Winston Churchill was MP for Dundee from 1908 to 1922. Thus, the publication of this one-volume edition of LORD RANDOLPH, coincided with the approach of Churchill's first Dundee election campaign. Churchill was at this point President of the Board of Trade. Cordial relations with Sir James Caird certainly must have been a priority for him. The leather binding here is three-quarter deep red morocco over the original cloth boards, the spines gilt lettered in six compartments with raised bands. The binding is a trifle shelfworn and professionally repaired along the hinges and joints. The contents are fine and unfoxed, the front endpaper exhibiting some toning and a faint paperclip shadow. The frontis photo tissue guard has taken on a ghostly shadow of the Randolph Churchill portrait it protects. Else fine. Preserved in a purpose-built clamshell solander.

LORD RANDOLPH CHURCHILL

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14240.jpgThis is a very good First American edition set, the cloth a rich red, the gilt bright, the spines unfaded, with just a hint of fraying at the spine head and tail of Volume I, and a neatly repaired front hinge break in Volume II. Both volumes have a date inked on their front free endpapers, the contents of both are otherwise fine; clean and unfoxed. The American issue of LORD RANDOLPH was aesthetically superior to the English, with a finer red cloth, page edges that were trimmed not rough, and top page edges that were gilded. This set is an extremely attractive example.

LORD RANDOLPH CHURCHILL

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14410.jpgThis is a very good First English edition set, the title page of both volumes embossed: "Presentation Copy" with a circular blind-stamp. According to the new Cohen bibliography, Churchill requested from his publisher, Macmillan, a total of 50 copies for presentation. He received them, though Macmillan was quite concerned that Churchill was giving away too many copies, admonishing him, "not to make any presents...to people who ought naturally to buy them." This set, then, is a rare (though perhaps not as rare as Macmillan would have preferred) presentation set. Externally, it is in lovely shape, the cloth a vivid red, the spines unfaded, the gilt bright, the binding square and the corners sharp, with two creases in the rear board of Volume II. Internally, there is very light, scattered foxing largely limited to the prelims, and a bookplate removed from each front pastedown. All four hinges have been discreetly reinforced and the second front free endpaper is missing from Volume I. Else fine.

MARLBOROUGH: His Life and Times

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13765.jpgThis is a very good First American edition set in final-state, uniform blue and gold dust jackets. Dust jackets show only light wear, with all flap prices present. Volumes I and II were originally published together as a boxed set, as were Volumes III and IV, each in plain white dust jackets, printed green. Volumes V and VI were separately published in, respectively, red and white and blue and gold dust jackets. Upon issuing the final volume (VI), Scribner rewrapped the set uniformly in the blue and gold jackets seen here, boxing them together in a slipcase, now rarely seen. There is a previous owner's discreet ink ownership stamp on the front and rear pastedowns of all volumes here, else fine. A handsome set.

MARLBOROUGH: His Life and Times

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14373.jpgOne of the marvels of the Churchill canon. This is the only signed trade edition and one of only two publisher's leatherbound first editions ever produced (the other being the Presentation binding of The Second World War). Bound in full dark orange Niger by Leighton Straker, this is number 101 of 155 copies SIGNED by Winston Churchillbound in full dark orange Niger by Leighton Straker, number 101 of 155 copies SIGNED by Winston Churchill. All volumes are in very good condition, the leather unfaded, stamped in gilt with the Marlborough crest on the upper boards, gilt lettered on the spines in six compartments with raised bands. Top edges are gilt, and the endpapers are marbled. The original card slipcases are not present.

MARLBOROUGH: His Life and Times

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14431.jpgThis is a stunning First American edition set, all volumes in their extravagantly rare, correct FIRST-STATE,unclipped dust jackets, as issued, in the original printed slipcases: Volumes I and II in white dust jackets printed green and slipcased as a set; Volumes III and IV also in white dust jackets printed green and slipcased as a set; Volume V in its unique off-white dust jacket printed red and black; and Volume VI in the familiar blue and gold dust jacket that made its first appearance here before Scribner rewrapped the entire set in this jacket design uniformly. The white jackets are all chipped here and there, with fractional losses at the spine heads and darkening to the spines but overall the jackets are immaculate, the slipcases fresh, if separating just a bit along certain edges, and the books virtually mint. Thrilling!

MARLBOROUGH: His Life and Times

Autographed

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14806.jpgThis is a very good mixed First English edition set, without dust jackets, SIGNED: "Winston S. Churchill" in ink by the author on the title page of Volume II, just beneath his printed name. Volumes I and II are Second Impressions of the First Edition, Volumes III and IV are First Impressions. The spines of Volumes II and IV are uniquely unfaded, virtually mint; the spines of Volumes I and III are faded, as per usual with this set. There is foxing and some toning mostly to the prelims and fore-edge of Volume I, a very discreet former-owner name is inked on the front free endpaper of Volume III, and a distinguished looking bookplate on the front pastedown of Volume IV. Bindings, cloth and contents of all volumes are otherwise square, clean and bright. A lovely signed set at a less than rarified price.

MY AFRICAN JOURNEY

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9756.jpgThis is a very good First English edition copy, boards crisp and clean, with sharp corners, the cover art very bright. Spine is only mildly faded. Contents fine, however very faintly foxed throughout along the page edges only. The front free endpaper has a modest toned shadow, otherwise a really superior example in every respect.

MY AFRICAN JOURNEY

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10858.jpgThis is a very good copy of the First English edition in every respect, the cloth clean and bright, the corners sharp, if turned just a bit. The cover art is vivid and the spine is uniquely unfaded, just faintly rubbed, with a very short closed tear at the head. There is a bookplate on the front pastedown, the contents are otherwise fine and unfoxed. A superior example of this beautiful volume, housed in a purpose-built red cloth slipcas

MY AFRICAN JOURNEY

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11040.jpgThis is the extremely rare and fragile early English illustrated softcover edition in unusually fresh condition. Produced in the style of a vintage "pulp" (a kind of Victorian-age comic book), it constituted a new setting of the text (in 2-columns) printed on cheap paper that browned quickly, bound in slicked paper wraps with a full-color cover illustration of Churchill in pith helmet and rifle standing by his bagged white rhinoceros. The illustrated covers front and rear, so prone to age-darkening, are here light, bright and virtually mint, save for a tiny chip near the lower front corner The spine, so prone to cracking and loss, is complete, with fractional chips at head and tail. The contents are browned, as per usual, but unfoxed, and crisp. The scarcest edition of this work, in the finest condition imaginable.

MY AFRICAN JOURNEY

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14243.jpgThis is a very good copy of the very rare First Colonial edition in wraps. Cohen notes in his new bibliography that 903 copies of this edition were sold and that, "few appear to have survived." Survival was, of course, an issue for all Colonial editions, which suffered from the tropical climate conditions in many of England's colonies. This copy is in exceptional condition, under the circumstances. The wraps are intact, if worn along the spine, with a faint circular stain on the front face and another stain on the rear,; the front face is bright, though, and the image of Churchill and his trophy rhino is crisp and clear. The contents are fine, with a surprisingly minimal amount of foxing, largely restricted to the prelims. A very rare volume in rather rarified condition.

MY AFRICAN JOURNEY

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14436.jpgThis is the far rarer First American edition in very good condition, the second issue (per Cohen), with an undated cancel title page stating: "Hodder & Stoughton, New York and London." The spine has faded just a bit and there is light scattered foxing to the prelims, front and rear, more pronounced at the rear. There is a tiny ink notation on the rear pastedown. Else fine, with robust cloth, tight, square binding and clean contents.

MY AFRICAN JOURNEY

First Editions

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14566.jpgThis is a very good copy of the rare First Colonial cloth edition, "intended for circulation only in India and the British colonies." Harsher climate conditions in the colonies generally resulted in low survival rates for these editions. This copy is in better than average condition under the circumstances. The cloth is fairly bright, with some moisture spots on the front face, the spine is faded, though the gilt lettering is legible, including the asterisk at the base of the spine, which identifies this as a Colonial edition. There is scattered foxing throughout, but the contents are intact and all maps, photos and protective tissues are present. The frontis tissue is torn and there are short tears in a handful of the illustrations. The front and rear pastedowns bear an ownership stamp that reads: "Himatangi." A survivor.

MY EARLY LIFE [First English Edition]

First Editions

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13144.jpgThis is a very good copy of the First English edition/First Binding/First State (per Cohen), in rough pink cloth. Spine is faded - as per usual with this book - but is otherwise clean and largely unworn - which is not usual at all. Lower front joint is beginning to open at tail of spine. Cloth covered boards are fresh, front and rear, with sharp corners, save for front lower corner, which is slightly crunched. Gilt lettering is bright. Previous owner name in ink on front free endpaper. Contents unfoxed and absolutely fine. A far better than average copy of a very perishable volume.

MY EARLY LIFE [First English Edition]

First Editions

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14266.jpgThis is a very good copy of the less common First State/Second Binding of the First English edition (per Cohen) in smooth pink cloth, with the variant five-line title block on the cover. The boards, front and rear, are fresh and bright. The spine is far less faded than per usual with this book and altogether unworn. The contents are fine and unfoxed, with a handful of roughly cut pages, and a map following page 166 that is a bit chipped. Otherwise a beautiful example of this variant binding.

MY EARLY LIFE: A Roving Commission

Autographed

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13724.jpgThis stunning recent rebinding in full burgundy calf of an early reprint is SIGNED and inscribed in ink on the first front free endpaper: "To E. Evans from Winston S. Churchill, Christmas 1934." Contents fine, though the signature page, prelims and fore-edges are moderately darkened and toned with age. Binding is gilt tooled and lettered on the spine in six compartments with raised bands, marbled endpapers. Presented in a burgundy cloth slipcase.

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SAVROLA

First Editions

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9987.jpgThis is a very good copy of the First American edition, blue cloth and gilt lettering fresh and bright, contents fine, entirely unfoxed. Spine points are lightly rubbed at head and tail, as are cover corners, front and rear; there is also a very faint, small smudge on the lower spine. There is an owner name in ink on the front free endpaper and the rear hinge is just beginning to give at the heel. Otherwise this is a striking example of the rare, true first edition.

SAVROLA

First Editions

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10398.jpgThis is a lovely copy of the scarce First English edition, square and tight, with sharp corners, bright gilt, robust cloth color and an unfaded spine, marred by very scattered discoloration along the cover edges. Contents are lightly foxed throughout. Owner ink inscription on half-title. Else fine.

SAVROLA

First Editions

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13759.jpgThis is a very good copy of the First American edition, blue cloth and gilt lettering fresh and bright, contents fine, entirely unfoxed. Spine points are lightly rubbed at head and tail, as are cover corners, front and rear. The title page is creased at the upper corner from having once been folded and page 5 has been a bit roughly cut but this is otherwise a fine example of a rare, true first edition.

SAVROLA

First Editions

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14225.jpgThis is a superior copy of the First American edition, with blue cloth and gilt lettering that are especially fresh, the contents fine, entirely unfoxed. Spine joints are very faintly rubbed and there is a neat, vintage owner inscription on the front free endpaper, as well as a tiny bookshop label partially removed from the rear pastedown. Otherwise, immaculate. A very desirable example of the rare, true first edition.

SAVROLA

First Editions

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14229.jpgThis is a virtually mint First English edition copy. The green cloth and the gilt typography fairly gleam. There is a faint hint of roughness to the cloth at the lower corner of the front board, if only by comparison to the flawlessness of the rest of the book. The binding is square, the contents unfoxed and immaculate, with a tiny, almost imperceptible debossed stamp of "W.R. Smith, London," booksellers on the upper corner edge of the black front free endpaper. It is actually a charming ornament to this uniquely fine copy of a book rarely seen in fine condition.

SAVROLA

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14230.jpg"Intended for circulation only in India and the British colonies," this first printing of the Colonial edition is significantly rarer than either the American or English first editions of SAVROLA. Cohen states that no more than 1,500 Colonial SAVROLAs were produced for both the hardcover and softcover editions combined. Moreover, the survival rate for these editions was never very good, due to the climate conditions in most of Great Britain's colonies. Significant restoration or repair was usually required. Here, then, is a rather miraculous survivor - an original, unrestored Colonial First edition of SAVROLA in its original decorated cloth binding, retaining its original decorated endpapers. The boards are almost entirely unworn or faded, and the spine is only moderately darkened, with still-fully legible gilt type. The contents are clean and extraordinarily tight. The inevitable foxing is restricted to light spotting of the prelims almost exclusively. The front free endpaper is stamped discreetly along the upper edge: "A.J. Combridge & Co., Bombay." Delightful.

SAVROLA

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14232.jpgThis is a very good copy of the so-called "Cheap Edition," in its extravagantly rare (and extraordinarily striking) dust jacket. A rather small and fragile clothbound paperback-equivalent of the World War I-era, the "Sevenpenny Library" edition did not generally age well and the dust jacket is virtually unknown, except in contemporary reprints. The jacket here has faded just a bit, with loss of approximately one-inch at the tail of the spine that has been filled out with a xerox of the original jacket tail, but overall it is intact and impressively complete. The red cloth is vibrantly fresh beneath, and the contents are fine, the pages a trifle browned, as per usual, and the prelims very lightly foxed. Unique thus.

SAVROLA

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14504.jpgThis is the scarce variant of the First American edition that was bound in red rather than blue cloth, with lettering blocked white rather than gilt. The book is in very good condition, binding square if ever so slightly beginning to give at the hinges. The white lettering has almost entirely faded, which is not unusual for this unique volume, and the spine cloth has faded considerably as well, but the cloth, front and rear, retains its deep red color, along with a few small splashes of white near the lettering. Contents fine and unfoxed. A delightfully gaudy rarity.

SIGNED COLOR PRINT of the Legendary Douglas Chandor Churchill Portrait Painting

Autographed

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14005.jpgThis portrait formed a pair with one of Clementine Churchill painted by the celebrated English portraitist Douglas Chandor in 1948. The image was featured on the cover of Time magazine that year and the original painting was purchased by Bernard Baruch for $25,000 and presented by him to the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery in 1960. This mounted color print of the painting (7 1/ x 9 1/4 inches) is SIGNED and dated in ink: "Winston S. Churchill, 1949" on the mount (10 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches overall). The print is in beautiful condition, delicately tipped onto the mount, which is just a bit darkened with age, else fine. [Douglas Chandor enrolled at London's Slade School of Fine Art after being discharged with wounds towards the close of World War I. His first major commission was of the barrister Sir Edward Marshall-Hall. When the finished work was exhibited at the Royal Academy it attracted numerous further commissions including one to paint the Prince of Wales, later Duke of Windsor. This portrait drew "half London" to the Grieves Gallery. Chandor's first exhibition in New York in 1927 led to an invitation to paint President Hoover and his entire cabinet. Together with his earlier British "Society" work, the Presidential commission helped establish Chandor as one of the world's foremost political portraitists.]

SIGNED Formal Portrait Photograph of CLEMENTINE CHURCHILL

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10584.jpgSumptuous 3/4-length formal portrait photograph of Clementine Churchill taken by the most important female British photographer of the period, Dorothy Wilding (1893-1976). Wilding was the first woman to be Official Royal Photographer, appointed for the 1937 Coronation. She began her photographic career as an apprentice to Bond Street photographer Marian Neilson, before going out on her in London and then opening a second studio in New York City in 1937, which quickly became a magnet for the rich and famous. Her autobiography "In Pursuit of Perfection" was published in 1958. Her archives were presented to the National Portrait Gallery in London and formed the basis of a major retrospective exhibition in 1991. This sepia-toned gelatin silver print is signed in black ink by Wilding in the lower left corner and is mounted on a delicate paper mount that has been SIGNED boldly: "Clementine S. Churchill" in blue ink, below the image. The mounted print, in turn, is remounted on heavy card stock (6 3/4 x 10 3/4 inches overall), with the studio plate of Dorothy Wilding affixed to verso and numbered in pencil: "No. 012065 A." A precious piece.

SIGNED Formal Portrait PHOTOGRAPH of Winston Churchill as Prime Minister

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13051.jpgOne of the most powerful photographs of Winston Churchill ever made, an image with the gravitas of Karsh's classic "Angry Lion." The photographer, Walter Stoneman (1876-1958), regularly photographed Churchill for the portrait firm J. Russell & Sons. Working this time for the National Photographic Record, Stoneman, sensing the historical significance of the sitting, recorded not just the date but the hour that his picture was taken: "3pm 1 April 1941." On that date Churchill was awaiting word of Germany's invasion of Yugoslavia. Decrypted German Enigma messages had not only enabled him to predict Germany's Balkan plans, it had revealed to him what he called Germany's "magnitude of design" against it's ally, Russia. As a result, Churchill made the dangerous decision to send a personal message of warning to Joseph Stalin. It was a message that Stalin would choose to ignore. Reputedly, a copy of this image was kept by Stalin on his desk in the Kremlin. Stoneman also presented a copy to the permanent collection of the National Portrait Gallery in London. This print measures 6 x 8 inches and is SIGNED and dated on the mount in ink: "Winston S. Churchill, 1943." There is light diagonal soiling in a limited area across the top of the photograph and between Churchill's hands. There are also two faint dents in the print, on Churchill's right lapel and in a blank area to his left. The print is otherwise in beautiful condition. It is here spectacularly framed in a linen mat (21 x 24 inches overall).

THE RIVER WAR: An Historical Account of the Reconquest of the Soudan

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3311.jpgThis is a very good First English edition set. The gilt lettering is bright, the contents of both volumes are clean, tight and unfoxed. There are two small cuts in the rear board of Volume I, as well as some patches of fading to the cloth. Corners are just a bit crunched on both volumes, hinges beginning to give, with a previous owner name in ink on both front free endpapers. Overall, though, a solid example of a very rare pair.

THE RIVER WAR: An Historical Account of the Reconquest of the Soudan

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13763.jpgThis is a very good First English edition set, the cloth and spines clean and unfaded, with bright gilt and only minor scuffing, including a light but noticeble one to the rear board of Volume I. The spines are mildly ruffled at both heads and tails, and there are bookplates affixed to the front pastedowns of both. The contents are clean, with truly negligible foxing confined to the prelims. The bindings are just a bit shaken, which is most common. An excellent example of this majestic pair, preserved in a very handsome purpose-built slipcase of recent vintage.

THE RIVER WAR: An Historical Account of the Reconquest of the Soudan

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14221.jpgThis is a very good copy of the First Abridged One-Volume English edition. It has been SIGNED in ink on the half-title: "From Winston S. Churchill." Due to the low print of run of 1,000 copies, this edition is actually much rarer than the two-volume First Edition. Ronald Cohen, in his new bibliography, reports that sixty copies were reserved for presentation; perhaps including this one. The text here was thoroughly revised and corrected by Churchill and reduced in length by approximately one-third; it also contains an excellent new Preface. This copy is in handsome condition, the cloth a deep red, the gilt bright, the contents clean, very square, tight and unfoxed. There is some slight rubbing along the lower edge of the front board as well as a smattering of white stains along the front joint and on the spine. There is a one-inch closed tear and another shorter closed tear to the cloth at the tail of the spine. Else fine. A spectacular copy overall of a book very rarely seen, let alone signed.

THE RIVER WAR: An Historical Account of the Reconquest of the Soudan

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14395.jpgThis is a very good copy of the First Abridged One-Volume English edition. Due to the low print of run of 1,000 copies, this edition is actually much rarer than the two-volume First Edition. The text here was thoroughly revised and corrected by Churchill and reduced in length by approximately one-third; it also contains an excellent new Preface. The book is in beautiful condition, the cloth a deep red, the gilt bright, the contents clean, the binding square and tight. The spine cloth has faded modestly and there are a handful of similarly modest, scattered spots of faint discoloration in the cloth, almost entirely limited to the rear board. The front free endpaper and the rear second free endpaper have lost their uppermost corner tips and there is foxing to the prelims and fore-edges only. Else fine. An especially good example overall of a very rare volume.

THE RIVER WAR: An Historical Account of the Reconquest of the Soudan

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14220.jpgThis is an extraordinarily beautiful First English edition set, blue-black cloth uncharacteristically clean and fresh, the gilt lettering unusually bright, the binding especially square and tight. There is scattered light foxing throughout, more pronounced at the prelims, but overall this is as fine an example of this proud, perishable two-volume tome as may be found. Preserved in a very handsome purpose-built slipcase of recent vintage.

THE COLLECTED WORKS OF SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL & THE COLLECTED ESSAYS

First Editions

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3872.jpgThis is a nearly pristine example of the legendary 38-volume "Centenary Edition" of Churchill's Collected Works, which was published on the occasion of what would have been Churchill's 100th birthday. A deluxe limited edition reprinting of every book-length title, together with four volumes that constituted the complete essays, here collected for the first time, the set was issued in full white vellum bindings, the upper covers gilt stamped with Churchill's coat of arms, the spines lettered in gilt and all fore-edges gilt, with marbled endpapers, and silk ribbon markers. This is an unopened set (Only 1750 of the intended 3000 sets were ever actually bound). The vellum here has yellowed ever so slightly with age, particularly along the spines of some volumes, as is common with this set. The books are all in their original dark green slipcases embossed in gilt with the Churchill coat of arms. A handful of slipcases exhibit very slight wear at points where they were pressed together side by side; which is also most common. Overall, a peerless example of this monumental edition.

THE GATHERING STORM (Volume I of "The Second World War")

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8736.jpgThe first volume of Churchill's MEMOIRS OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR in the very fragile First French edition, SIGNED and dated in ink on the front free endpaper: "Winston S. Churchill, 1955." This was the first of twelve small softcover volumes that comprised the complete French issue. It contains Churchill's amended Foreword exonerating the French "poilu" for their wartime failures. The pictorial dust jacket is lightly chipped and worn, reinforced internally, but entirely intact. Contents fine, pages browned with age. A spectacular rarity preserved in a handsome burgundy cloth clamshell solander with a gilt-lettered leather spine.

THE PEOPLE'S RIGHTS

First Editions

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14416.jpgThis is an extravagantly rare copy of the First hardcover edition in superb condition. In his new Churchill bibliography, Ronald Cohen reveals that this hardcover edition consisted of only 100 copies, bound on 20 December 1909, two weeks before the softcover edition was bound. "It is, at least, very clear," writes Cohen, "that only a few such copies were offered for sale and that they are extremely scarce." The book also did not age especially well, but this is a first-rate example of the Second State, with the pagination for page 71 corrected (and an Appendix and Index at rear). The cloth is a rich, deep red, the gilt lettering is bright on the front face, though the spine has faded considerably. The binding is tight, the boards clean, if just faintly bowed, the pages faintly browned, as per usual, and there is a discreet ink gift inscription on the front free endpaper. Else fine. Most certainly in this format the third rarest volume in the Churchill canon.

THE PEOPLE'S RIGHTS

First Editions

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14417.jpgThis is a very good copy of the Second State of the First English edition (per Cohen), with page 71 numbered correctly and a Second Appendix replacing the Index at rear. It is in very good condition, given that these softcover volumes were printed on cheap, acidic paper that deteriorated quickly. The front cover here is missing a quarter of an inch or less at the upper right corner and the rear cover has loss of one-inch square at the lower right corner. Pages are browned and some are chipped but this is a very acceptable copy of an extremely perishable rarity. It is preserved here in a blue cloth clamshell box with leather spine label.

THE PEOPLE'S RIGHTS

First Editions

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14418.jpgThis is the First State of the First English softcover edition with the misnumbered page 71 (numbered I) and the Appendix and Index at rear. It is in the finest condition we have ever encountered for this volume, which was printed on cheap, acidic paper that deteriorated quickly. The covers front and rear and the spine are entirely intact, save for infinitesimal, fractional loss at the spine head and tail. The upper right corner edge of the front face has been reattached with archival tape. The pages are browned, some are chipped, and the corner tips of the prelims have broken off (though they are still present). Contents are otherwise unusually fine. The volume is preserved here in a burgundy leather clamshell box, blocked gilt, with five raised spine bands and lined with maroon velvet. Laid-in is an extremely rare photocopy of the Campaign Leaflet authored by Winston Churchill that is advertised on the front inside cover of THE PEOPLE'S RIGHTS. "Of this folded leaflet," writes Cohen in the new Churchill bibliography, "Woods said: Ã”There is, however, no proof that this was ever published.' It does exist, concludes Cohen. I have been able to examine a photocopy of the leaflet."

THE PEOPLE'S RIGHTS together with THE PEOPLE'S INSURANCE and THE PEOPLE'S BUDGET

First Editions

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10425.jpgTHE PEOPLE'S RIGHTS was actually part of a trilogy of 1910 Liberal Party campaign treatises, along with THE PEOPLE'S BUDGET and THE PEOPLE'S INSURANCE (published 1911) - the latter pair authored by Churchill's running mate, David Lloyd George. All three were published in virtually identical softcover formats by Hodder & Stoughton, printed on cheap, acidic paper that deteriorated quickly, and all three are today rarely seen. Here is a set of all three in generally very good, if typically weathered, condition. The rear cover and spine of THE PEOPLE'S INSURANCE is gone. THE PEOPLE'S RIGHTS edition is the First English/First State with the misnumbered page 71 (numbered I) and the Appendix and Index at rear. Its front cover is missing a strip of varying width across the top and the lower portion has detached from the spine, with a rounded corner at the bottom right. The rear cover has loss of one-and-one-quarter-inches at the lower right corner and a one-inch-long strip of loss across the entire left side. An advertisement on the rear cover for THE PEOPLE'S BUDGET (as well as an advert on the rear cover of THE PEOPLE'S BUDGET for the Second Edition of Churchill's LIBERALISM AND THE SOCIAL PROBLEM) are both intact. The pages of all three volumes are browned and some are chipped, as per usual, but this is an extraordinarily unique assemblage of three extremely perishable rarities. NOTE: The bias cut of the upper front covers makes them appear to have been unevenly trimmed across their tops. This, however, is how these books were originally printed and issued.

THE POSTWAR SPEECHES

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9757.jpgThis is a very good First English edition set of the five post-war speech volumes, virtually mint, all in dust jackets that exhibit very faint wear, mostly along the spines, else fine. EUROPE UNITE and IN THE BALANCE dust jackets are price-clipped, all others are not. Contents of all volumes are especially clean and unfoxed, save for ink gift inscriptions on the front pastedown of IN THE BALANCE and on the front free endpaper of THE UNWRITTEN ALLIANCE. A fine set overall.

THE RIVER WAR: An Historical Account of the Reconquest of the Soudan

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10845.jpgThis is a very good example of the virtually identical second printing of the First English edition, one of 503 sets produced in January of 1900. The words: "Second Impression" and the date "1900" (replacing "1899") appear on the title pages. A rear catalogue is present, dated: "5000/12/99." The gilt lettering on both volumes is bright, the cloth is just spottily faded in places. The contents of both volumes are clean and tight, with a hint of foxing to prelims. Bookplates are present on the pastedowns of both volumes and the hinges are tender. Still, a very handsome set overall at a nice price.

THE RIVER WAR: An Historical Account of the Reconquest of the Sudan

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14314.jpgThis is a splendidly fresh First Printing copy of the First English so-called "Cheap Edition," in the extravagantly rare dust jacket. Made up from the original plates for the first 1902 abridged edition, the "Cheap Edition" remains important bibliographically for the new Introduction that Churchill wrote for it. The dust jacket here is in marvelous condition, save for a rubbed area in the lower left corner of the front panel photograph of Churchill and some minor edge-chipping. The book is virtually virtually mint, inside and out. A very rare prize thus.

THE ROYAL NAVY

Naval

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4944.jpgMonumental classic up to 1901. Includes contributions by leading historians: Mahan, Markham, T. Roosevelt, H.W. Wilson, E. Fraser, etc. A good set, a bit scuffed, some edge wear, hinges weak as usual; Vol. 1 cover dented & spine head mended, cloth and gilt still bright. Book plate in all vols. except 6. (4,366p., 35 photogravure plates, 107 plates, 523 text illus., maps & battle plans, many lists & tables, notes, indices).

THE STORY OF THE MALAKAND FIELD FORCE

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10969.jpgResponding to numerous proofing errors in the first edition of his MALAKAND FIELD FORCE, Churchill quickly prepared a new revised edition that presented the text as he originally intended. Issued January 1899 in publisher Longmans' low-priced "Silver Library" series, it constitutes the definitive Second Edition of MALAKAND. This is a very good copy of the Second Printing of this edition, which is, in fact, considerably rarer than the first. The title page states NEW IMPRESSION (rather than NEW EDITION). It also adds the byline initial "L." to Churchill's name on the title page, and the publishing date: 1901. The Silver Library ship logo is transferred in larger format to the third free endpaper, with a revised "Bibliographical Note" on the verso containing the full reprint date (February, 1901) and a boxed advertisement for Churchill's four subsequent books. The binding here is a variant: smooth red cloth in a slightly trimmed size with gilt spine type that is also slightly reduced, and undecorated, unwatemarked white endpapers. There is some very faint spotting to the front cover and the spine has faded considerably. There is also very faint scattered foxing throughout. Otherwise this is a handsome copy, square, tight, with sharp corners and rich red covers.

THE STORY OF THE MALAKAND FIELD FORCE

Autographed

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14067.jpgThis First Colonial Library edition is inscribed and SIGNED on the half-title to: " - -, from the Author," a form of inscription that we have never before encountered in a book signed by Winston Churchill. The book has been sumptuously rebound in full crimson morocco by Bayntun Riviere of Bath, the front board bearing Churchill's facsimile signature in gilt, the spine gilt lettered with raised bands in seven compartments that also contain the Churchill rampant lion crest repeated. All edges are gilt, and the endpapers are marbled, with leather and gilt trim. The harsher climate conditions generally resulted in low survival rates for Colonial Library editions, which were "intended for circulation only in India and the British colonies." The faded original front cover here, which has been bound in at the rear, bears witness to this. Contents are fine, however, and surprisingly unfoxed, with some very modest professional page repair to the prelims. Frontispiece tissue and all maps are present. This copy is also distinguished by two variants cited by Cohen in his new bibliography. The printed number for page 231 bears the "raised 1." And the errata slip is that which Cohen suggests was Indian in origin, preceding the domestic errata because Churchill was in India at the time of MALAKAND's publication and anxious to "catch the Indian edition," where the First edition's many legendary proofing errors, "would be most laughed at." A wonderful and singular rarity. Copies of MALAKAND are very rarely seen signed and copies of the First Colonial Library edition with these variants are very seldom seen at all.

THE STORY OF THE MALAKAND FIELD FORCE

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10103.jpgThis is a very good copy of the First State of the First English edition (as per Cohen), impressively bright and square, with sharp corners. The spine is a bit age-darkened and a trifle worn at the head but the gilt spine lettering is bright. The rear publisher's catalogue is present, dated 12/97, and there are no errata slips. (Frederick Woods' original Churchill bibliography indicated two "states" based on the presence or absence of errata slips. Subsequent research has indicated that no precedence should be assigned. A rear catalogue dated 12/97 does, however, generally mean an earlier state than copies with 3/98 catalogues.) The first folding map has left some slight offsetting to the facing page; there are no tissue guards on any of the maps, nor do there ever appear to have been. The frontis portrait tissue guard is present. A handful of pages remain uncut, including the title page and dedication page. Page 9 has been awkwardly cut. Contents otherwise fine, with only the barest browning to prelims. The book is presented in a stunning burgundy half-leather cloth solander.

THE STORY OF THE MALAKAND FIELD FORCE

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12893.jpgThis is a very good copy of the First State of the First English edition (as per Cohen). It has been expertly rebacked and restored. The spine exhibits some uneven fading but the gilt spine lettering remains bright. The rear publisher's catalogue is present, dated 12/97, and there are no errata slips. (Frederick Woods' original Churchill bibliography indicated two "states" based on the presence or absence of errata slips. Subsequent research has indicated that no precedence should be assigned. A rear catalogue dated 12/97 does, however, generally mean an earlier state than copies with 3/98 catalogues.) There are no tissue guards on any of the maps, nor do there ever appear to have been. The frontis portrait tissue guard is present. The original black endpapers are present but are chipped with closed tears. There is a discreet former-owner name in ink on the half-title. Contents fine, entirely unfoxed. An elegantly preserved copy of this notoriously perishable volume.

THE STORY OF THE MALAKAND FIELD FORCE

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14213.jpgThis is a very good copy of the First English edition in the scarce mottled-green cloth binding variant that Cohen suggests may only have been employed for the second state. The rear publisher's catalogue, however, is dated 12/97, and there are no errata slips. (Frederick Woods' original Churchill bibliography indicated two "states" based on the presence or absence of errata slips. Subsequent research has indicated that no precedence should be assigned. A rear catalogue dated 12/97 does, however, generally mean an earlier state than copies with 3/98 catalogues.) The cloth here is impressively fresh and bright, and the contents and binding are astonishingly clean and tight. This copy would be virtually mint, if not for very faint scattered foxing limited almost entirely to the fore-edges, and an unfortunate reddish stain line that runs across the title on the spine and splashes in two spots on the rear board. That is a shame. The book, however, is anything but. Really a stunning copy overall.

THE STORY OF THE MALAKAND FIELD FORCE

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14214.jpgThis is the Second Edition (first printing) of the Colonial Library issue, which was bound from "Silver Library" sheets for export to the colonies. Only 360 copies of this printing were issued in cloth, according to bibliographer Ronald Cohen (another 130 were bound in softcover) The harsher climate conditions in the colonies generally resulted in low survival rates for these volumes but this is an unusually healthy survivor. The distinctive front cover art bearing Longman's elaborate Colonial Library logo is in very good condition, with very mild wear and virtually no soiling; the rear board is similarly well preserved. The spine is nicely rounded, though significantly sunned, with gilt type dulled, however clearly legible. There is wear at the tail of the spine (also a smattering of faint black dots), with more significant wear and fraying to the head. The title page reads: "New Edition" with the "1898" pub date. Contents tight, with frontispiece tissue still present, no inscriptions or bookplates, but some scattered mild foxing and a rectangle of light toning to the front free endpaper, else fine.

THE UNWRITTEN ALLIANCE

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14571.jpgThis is a pre-publication Proof copy of the final Churchill postwar speech compendium, which was issued in the U.K. only. It is in very good condition overall. The tan wraps are intact and quite fresh, front and rear, with wrinkling to the spine only, which has been hand-lettered in ink: "Churchill, Unwritten Alliance." The contents are fine with just a smattering of light foxing to the prelims. An exceptionally rare book in very rare preliminary form.

THE WAR SPEECHES

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3115.jpgThis is a very good complete set of First English editions, in dust jackets. All volumes are in very good condition. All dust jackets are correct and unclipped, exhibiting varying degrees of wear. INTO BATTLE dust jacket has tears and chips, with loss of approximately one-half inch in width along the upper edge front to back, there is also extensive internal archival tape repair. The cloth is a bit shelf worn, the spine is darkened and faded, and there is faint foxing to the upper fore-edge and prelims. There is a previous owner name and date in ink on the front free endpaper. Contents fine. UNRELENTING STRUGGLE dust jacket is bright and fresh, with a few closed tears, else fine. END OF THE BEGINNING dust jacket is worn and edge-chipped, with fractional losses at head and tail of spine. Fore-edges only are heavily foxed, else fine. ONWARDS TO VICTORY dust jacket is lightly edge-chipped. There is the shadow of an erased pencil inscription on the front free endpaper. Contents fine. DAWN OF LIBERATION jacket is fresh and bright with some light edge-chipping at spine head. Contents fine. VICTORY dust jacket has a very few faint chips and creases. Contents fine. SECRET SESSIONS SPEECHES dust jacket has loss of approximately three inches in length across the front face and a previous owner's initial stamp in ink on the front free endpaper. Contents fine. The set is preserved in a handsome, purpose-built slipcase of burgundy cloth.

THE WAR SPEECHES

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10273.jpgThis is a complete, virtually mint set of the far rarer First American editions, in their extremely handsome dust jackets, which are all pristine. Each book has a faint former-owner name in ink on the front free endpapers. They also exhibit some slight toning, else fine. Impeccable.

THE WAR SPEECHES ("Definitive" Edition)

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14432.jpgThis is a very good First English edition set of "The Definitive Edition" in unclipped dust jackets that have darkened with age, particularly at the spines, but are otherwise in admirable shape. The books are all in very good condition as well, virtually mint; square, clean and unfoxed. Churchill favored greatly the beautiful design of this edition. The set is quite scarce today.

THE WORLD CRISIS

Autographed

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8746.jpgThis is a very good First English edition set, SIGNED: "Winston S. Churchill" in ink on the second front free endpaper of VOLUME II. The first five books are in their extraordinarily rare, correct First Edition, unclipped dust jackets. Books 1 and 2 (VOLUMES I & II) jackets are complete and marvelously fresh and bright, front and rear, with some darkening and light wear to the spines and a touch of ink transfer across the front face of Book 2. Book 3 (VOLUME III/Part 1) jacket has a loss of perhaps one-half-inch across the spine head, wrapping around the front and rear, as well as small gaps along the front jacket fold. Book 4 (VOLUME III/Part 2) jacket has fractional loss at the spine head and along the top rear edge. Book 5 (THE AFTERMATH) jacket is virtually mint. Book 1 has the general errata slip tipped-in at page 1. Book 2 signature page is moderately toned along the inner margin only. Book 5 has the errata slip tipped-in at page 9. Book 6 (THE EASTERN FRONT) is in a color xerox of its original dust jacket. Spots of foxing appear on the fore-edges of Books 3-5 only, the set is otherwise unfoxed and pristine.

THE WORLD CRISIS

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2210.jpgThis is a strikingly beautiful First American edition set, the latter four books in their original, exceedingly rare, unprice-clipped dust jackets. VOLUME I (Book 1) has dulled along the spine, as per usual with this volume. It is otherwise in excellent condition, square, tight and unfoxed. VOLUME II (Book 2) is the binding variant of the First Edition/First Printing, as per Cohen (A69.1[II].b).] It is additionally wrapped here in a color photocopy of its original dust jacket. VOLUME III (Parts 1 & 2/Books 3 and 4) are in their original dust jackets, which are crisp and clean, with an inch of loss at the spinehead of Part 1. VOLUME IV ("The Aftermath"/Book 5) dust jacket is lightly edge-chipped and has darkened significantly at the spine. The front and rear title blocks are otherwise fresh and bright. There is a tiny vintage bookshop sticker in the lower corner of the front free endpaper. VOLUME V ("The Eastern Front"/Book 6) dust jacket is near-fine. All volumes, by virtue of their jackets, are in spectacular condition, inside and out. Interestingly, laid-into VOLUME I is a vintage mailer, dated 1923, from Machin's Tailored Shirts of Los Angeles, addressed to "Mr. Geo S. Patton, San Gabriel, Cal." General George S. Patton (Jr.) was born in San Gabriel, California and grew up there. His father was George S. Patton II, so it is more than likely that this volume, if not the entire set, belonged to him and was read by his son, a voracious student of military history at a young age.

THE WORLD CRISIS

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10007.jpgThis is a very good Ex-Library First American edition set, with virtually no exterior library markings, bright cloth and square bindings. VOLUME I (Book 1) is spine-faded, as per usual, with a neatly repaired front hinge break, a bookplate on the front pastedown, and a numeral in ink on the front free endpaper. VOLUMES II and III (Books 2, 3 and 4) have library bookplates on their front pastedowns and library stamps on the fore-edges, half-titles, title and copyright pages. Their spines have shadows where library markings appear to have been removed. VOLUME IV ("The Aftermath"/Book 5) has a neatly repaired rear hinge break and an ink gift inscription on the front free endpaper. VOLUME V ("The Eastern Front"/Book 6) has a bookplate on the front pastedown. Overall, a fine value for the non-Ex-Library phobic.

THE WORLD CRISIS

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13041.jpgThis is a very good First English edition set, without dust jackets, in exceptional condition, the cloth fresh, the gilt lettering bright, the corners sharp, the spines well-rounded, with no bubbling, the contents pristine with only some light toning to the endpapers but no foxing. Book 1 (VOLUME I) has the general errata slip tipped onto page 1. It also has a discreet bookplate on the front pastedown and a tiny Times Book club sticker on the rear pastedown. The corners of Book 3 (VOLUME III/Part 1) are very slightly crunched. Book 6 (THE EASTERN FRONT) has a faint circular mark on the front board and an owner name faintly in ink on the front endpaper. Else fine. An extremely fresh and attractive set, with excellent shelf appearance. Rarely seen thus.

THE WORLD CRISIS

First Editions

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13087.jpgThis is a very good First English edition Ex-Library set superbly rebound by Bayntun Riviere of Bath in three-quarter crimson morroco, gilt lettererd and dated in six spine compartments with raised bands, marbled endpapers and gilt top-edges. The set is in beautiful condition, with discreet bookplates on the front pastedowns of all volumes and scattered light foxing to some prelims. Library stamps and marking are limited and hardly noticeable. All volumes are First English editions, First Impressions except for Book 3 (VOLUME III/Part 1), which is a second impression. A visually stunning leatherbound set.

Two TYPED LETTERS SIGNED by Winston Churchill

Autographed

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3869.jpgTwo related letters from Winston Churchill, written while out of office during the General Election of 1950, to Walter Layton, Chairman of The News Chronicle. The first is a single page on Chartwell letterhead, dated 26 January, 1950: "My dear Layton, I was surprised to see in the NEWS CHRONICLE...the enclosed picture of a cheering crowd published without any caption, and placed immediately over the result of the first Ã” Gallup Election Poll, ' and the headline Ã” Tory lead dramatically narrowed. ' Anyone would suppose that the picture was related to the headline...Enquiry however shows that the picture appeared in the GLASGOW HERALD in 1948 on the occasion of the announcement of the Paisley bye-election. As this is certainly not in accordance with the usual principles of British journalism I bring it to your notice, and shall be glad to hear from you before I make the matter public." SIGNED in ink: "Yours sincerely, Winston S. Churchill." The letter, in very good condition, is hole-punched at upper right corner. It is preserved here with the aforementioned newspaper article (and photograph) and a carbon of Layton's letter in reply ("I'm afraid you are reading far more into the picture...than was ever intended."). The response from Churchill, on 28 Hyde Park Gate letterhead, is also here, dated 6 February, 1950: "My dear Layton, Thank you very much for your letter of February 1. I must say I derived the impression from the picture that it was meant to suggest a crowd cheering the announcement. However, I am obliged to you for the explanation you have been good enough to give. Yours very sincerely," SIGNED in ink: "Winston S. Churchill." When Prime Minister Clement Atlee suddenly announced in January 1950 that a General Election would be held on February 23, Churchill abruptly returned to London from an extended winter holiday in Madeira Spain. He took an active part in preparation of the Conservative Party's election manifesto and was clearly attuned to any perceived threats to the party's chances. WALTER THOMAS LAYTON (1884-1966) was Chairman of The News Chronicle from 1930-1950. A former editor of The Economist (1922-1938), he had been Churchill's statistical officer at the Ministry of Munitions during World War I and ran the Joint War Production staff from 1942-43.

TYPED LETTER SIGNED by Winston Churchill

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3868.jpgSingle page letter to Walter Layton, Chairman of The News Chronicle, written on 28 Hyde Park Gate letterhead (7 1/4 x 9 1/2 inches), dated 23 January,1949, overwritten: "Private & Personal" in ink across top, as well as "My dear Walter," in Churchill's hand: "I chanced to see the enclosed cartoon and thought it quite outside ordinary limits. I was astonished that a newspaper you control should harbour it...If this spirit expresses Ã” Liberal Ideals Ã” they are quite under the counter. Will you kindly return to me the cartoon after you have seen it." SIGNED in ink: "Yours sincerely, Winston S. Churchill." The letter, in very good condition, is hole-punched at upper right corner. The cartoon in question is not present. WALTER THOMAS LAYTON (1884-1966) was Chairman of The News Chronicle from 1930-1950. A former editor of The Economist (1922-1938), he had been Churchill's statistical officer at the Ministry of Munitions during World War I and ran the Joint War Production staff from 1942-1943.

TYPED LETTER SIGNED by Winston Churchill to General of the Army H.H. ("HAP") ARNOLD

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13052.jpgOn Hyde Park Gate letterhead, dated May 23, 1946, "My dear General Arnold, I have received with much pleasure your letter of April 29 and the delightful photograph of yourself, with its all-too-kind inscription. I and my family will always treasure this memento from you. Thank you so much for sending it. Yours very sincerely, [SIGNED] Winston S. Churchill." There follows a postscript in ink, all in Churchill's hand: "P.S. I always remember our visit to the Czechs that began our fruitful work together." Henry H. (Hap) Arnold (1886-1950) was commander of the Army Air Forces in World War II and the only air commander ever to attain the five-star rank of general of the armies. He attended all of the major Big Three conferences, accompanying both Roosevelt and Truman. Hewas especially interested in the development of sophisticated aerospace technology to give the United States an edge in achieving air superiority and fostered the development of such innovations as jet aircraft, rocketry, rocket-assisted takeoff, and supersonic flight. After a lengthy career as an Army aviator and commander that spanned the two World Wars, he retired from active service in 1945.

Wartime TOBY JUG set: A matched pair of Winston Churchills by Copeland Spode

Collector's Corner

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9378.jpgTwo seated, rather regal, Winston Churchill figures, each measuring 10 inches, as designed for Copeland Spode by Eric Olsen in two styles, one painted and one, the very rare unpainted version. Both jugs are in fine condition and are here sold as a set, together with a charming vintage print advertisement for these jugs from Spode.

Wartime TOBY JUG set: A matched pair of Winston Churchills by Copeland Spode

Ephemera

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WARTIME TYPED LETTER SIGNED by Winston Churchill on Admiralty Letterhead Just Four Months Before Becoming Prime Minister

Autographed

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13000.jpgWritten just four months after Churchill's return to government as First Lord of the Admiralty and four months before he would replace Chamberlain as Prime Minister. Dated "January, 1940" on Admiralty letterhead, to Arthur Paul Boissier, the Headmaster of Harrow School, Churchill's alma mater. "Dear Mr. Boissier [in ink], I am most grateful for your kind letter of greetings. It is good to receive such a message of encouragement from Harrow. With all good wishes to you and to the School for continued success, [in ink, all in Churchill's hand]: Believe me, yours sincerely, Winston S. Churchill." Nine months later, during the Blitz of September 1940, Harrow School was hit by incendiary bombs. In a single night some three hundred bombs fell among the buildings or in the grounds, though this was apparently not by intent. German bombers involved in a raid over London had dumped the remainder of their bomb load to save fuel on their flight home, with the majority falling on Harrow. It was Churchill's private secretary, John Colville (another alumnus), who told him of the tragedy. Until that moment Churchill had never mentioned Harrow to Colville, "except," according to Colville, "with dislike." Boissier had, in fact, written repeatedly inviting Churchill to visit Harrow, to no avail. Now, however, Churchill observed to Colville that Harrow was "courageous to remain on the Hill and not to emigrate to more peaceful pastures." He went on to dictate a telegram to Head Master Boissier: "I am sorry to hear that Harrow has been bombed and hope that the damage is not serious. You have all my sympathy. Stick it. Winston S. Churchill." On December 18, 1940 Churchill did visit Harrow and, as Colville later noted, "thoroughly enjoyed himself." Old Harrow songs were sung and, as the Prime Minister quietly blinked back tears, "a large handkerchief appeared." Boissier wrote at the time of having been told that, "on occasions when affairs looked overblack, Mr. Churchill . . . would sing an appropriate verse or two from one of the [Harrow] songs and then get back to business." Arthur Paul Boissier (25 January 1881 - 2 October 1953) was Headmaster of Harrow School from 1939-1942. The letter is in excellent condition, with the standard fold marks.

WARTIME TYPED LETTER SIGNED by Winston Churchill on the eve of Czechoslovakia's Occupation

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13054.jpgAn emblematic letter that captures Churchill as the darkening Nazi threat he had long predicted becomes reality. Written on Chartwell letterhead, dated 6th March, 1939, to Mr. Harold R. Peat: "I am afraid I cannot contemplate a tour at the present time. The uncertainties which prevented me last year, still overhang our future." Just three days earlier, Churchill's constituency had, for the second time, attempted to remove him as their representative in Parliament. His opposition to the Munich Agreement and to the policies of Neville Chamberlain, his party's Prime Minister, seemed to many almost treasonous. One week later Churchill answered his critics in a speech: "I do not withdraw a single word," he said. "I read it again only this afternoon [his fierce remarks during Parliament's Munich debate] and was astonished to find how terribly true it had all come." Four days later, on March 14, German troops crossed the border into Czechoslovakia. Harold R. Peat, a former-World War I war hero, ran the Peat Lecture Bureau, at 2 W. 45th Street in New York City. "His Bureau," wrote The New Yorker in a 1942 Talk of the Town piece, "is one of the places people go when they want to engage a talented or famous person to speak at an Annual Luncheon or whatnot. Many people who can afford Thomas Mann, Andre Maurois, Franz Werfel, Ilka Chase, Lillian Hellman, Hermann Rauschning, Alice Longworth, or H.G. Wells realize that the Peat office can get them for you." Winston Churchill would remain unavailable even to the Peat office. Six months after writing this letter, he was grudgingly invited by Chamberlain into his government as First Lord of the Admiralty. Some eight months after that, Churchill replaced Chamberlain as England's Prime Minister, charged with saving England from the "uncertainties" that all could now see fearfully overhanging its future.

WHILE ENGLAND SLEPT

First Editions

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14518.jpgThis is an extremely handsome copy of the scarce First American edition of ARMS AND THE COVENANT, in the very rare dust jacket, which is price-clipped and somewhat faded along the spine, as well as lightly edge-chipped but otherwise is unworn. There is a previous owner name and date discreetly inked on the front pastedown and the embossed seal of another former-owner blind-stamped on the front free endpaper and half-title. Else fine. Rare thus.

WINSTON S. CHURCHILL: HIS COMPLETE SPEECHES 1897-1963

First Editions

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10491.jpgThis is a very good set, without dust jackets, as issued. The books exhibit very moderate wear, with spine and frontis type that is just a touch faded, and some light rubbing to spine points and rear covers. Volume III front face has a thin dirty line across the coat of arms ornament and a dented lower edge where the book was once dropped. The hinges of some volumes are tender and the fore-edges of two or three volumes have been faintly stained by a spill. Contents fine. A far better than average set overall.

WINSTON S. CHURCHILL: HIS COMPLETE SPEECHES 1897-1963

First Editions

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14076.jpgThis is a very good ex-library set, without dust jackets, as issued, marred only by the usual ex-library markings. The entire set has clean text, tight bindings, and superior boards. Library stickers have been removed from the spines of all volumes, leaving a brighter red rectangle where the spines have sun-faded slightly around the sticker areas; only Volume V retains some white sticker residue. Card sleeves are affixed to the front pastedowns of each volume. Text blocks are stamped on the top and bottom edges: "Marquette High School Bellevue, Iowa," as are the front free endpapers. Else fine. A real value for the non-Ex-Library phobic.

Black Swans at Chartwell by Sir Winston Churchill Postcard

Single Cards

WCS00080

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Black Swans at Chartwell Card by Sir Winston Churchill

10.5 x 14.8 cm

"Black Swans at Chartwell"
Painted in 1948 at Chartwell, these were Swans on Churchill's lake that were given to him by the Government of Western Australia. This work is on display in The Studio at Chartwell, Kent.

In the summer of 1922, while on the lookout for a suitable country house, Churchill caught sight of a property near Westerham in Kent, and fell instantly in love with it. Chartwell was to become a much-loved family home and with typical enthusiasm, Churchill personally undertook many major works of construction (largely with his own hands), such as a dam, a swimming pool, the building of a red brick wall to surround the vegetable garden, and the re-tiling of a cottage at the bottom of the garden.

Bottlescape Postcard

Single Cards

WCS00214

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Ightham Mote by Sir Winston Churchill Postcard

Single Cards

WCS00083

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Ightham Mote Postcard.

Sir Winston Churchill. Painted in the 1930's. Initialled. On display at Ightham Mote, Kent.

This postcard is 5 3/4 x 4 1/4 inches (14.8 x 10.5cms).

Lakeside Scene, Lake Como by Sir Winston Churchill Postcard

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WCS00081

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Lakeside Scene, Lake Como Postcard.

Sir Winston Churchill. Painted in 1945. On display at Chartwell, Kent.

This postcard is 5 3/4 x 4 1/4 inches (14.8 x 10.5cms).

Plug Street Postcard by Sir Winston Churchill

Single Cards

WCS00212

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Plug Street Postcard by Sir Winston Churchill

35 x 28 cm10.5 x 14.8 cm

"Plug Street":
In 1916 Churchill was based for four months at the front line with the Royal Scots Fusiliers at Lawrence farm at Ploegsteert (known to the allies as 'Plug Street') on the French/Belgian border. As Churchill put it "the front was comparatively calm" so this gave him time to paint four pictures.

The Goldfish Pool at Chartwell Postcard

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WCS00211

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The Loup River, Alpes Maritimes Postcard by Sir Winston Churchill

Single Cards

WCS00213

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The Loup River, Alpes Maritimes Postcard by Sir Winston Churchill

10.5 x 14.8 cm

"The Loup River, Alpes Maritimes”:
Painted in 1936, this was a favourite place for Churchill to experiment with his painterly style. This work is one of two successfully entered into the Royal Academy's Summer Exhibition of 1947 under a pseudonym.

Winston Churchill inspecting a 'Tommy' gun Postcard

Single Cards

WCS00143

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Mr Churchill inspecting a 'Tommy' gun, 31 July 1940.

This photograph comes from the archive of the Imperial War Museum.

Size 15cm X 10.5cm

Winter Sunshine, Chartwell Postcard by Sir Winston Churchill

Single Cards

WCS00079

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Winter Sunshine, Chartwell Postcard by Sir Winston Churchill

10.5 x 14.8 cm

"Winter Sunshine, Chartwell”:
Painted around 1924, this work features Chartwell under snow, and is probably the most impressionistic of Churchill's works.
In 1924 Churchill entered this painting anonymously into a London exhibition open to amateur painters and won. In 1947 he entered the same work under a pseudonym into the Royal Academy's Summer exhibition and gained his first entry into the prominent London art gallery. This work is on display at Chartwell in Kent

Mallows by Sir Winston Churchill Greeting Card

Single Cards

WCS00082

$1.99 ex VAT

Mallows Greeting Card with envelope.

Sir Winston Churchill. Circa 1930.

This greeting card is 4 3/4 x 6 9/10 inches (12.2 x 17.5cms).

Marrakech Greeting Card

Single Cards

WCS00205

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Marrakech, 1948

This greeting card is 4 3/4 x 6 9/10 inches (12.2 x 17.5cms).

Tapestires at Blenheim Greetings Card

Single Cards

WCS00206

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Tapestires at Blenheim c.1930

This greeting card is 4 3/4 x 6 9/10 inches (12.2 x 17.5cms).

Grand Bridge greetings card

Stationery & Writing Accessories

WCS18307

$1.99 ex VAT

Dimensions: 7x7in

Vitruvius Britannicus greetings card

Stationery & Writing Accessories

WCS18306

$1.99 ex VAT

Dimensions: 5x7in

Blenheim Palace drawer sachet

Gifts for her

WCS17779

$2.99 ex VAT

Filled with the delicate scent of roses, inspired by the Rose Garden in the Palace grounds. SPECIAL OFFER Buy four for £6

Blenheim Palace drawer sachet

Home

WCS17779

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Filled with the delicate scent of roses, inspired by the Rose Garden in the Palace grounds. SPECIAL OFFER Buy four for £6

Six Black Swans at Chartwell by Sir Winston Churchill Postcards

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WCS00098

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Black Swans at Chartwell Postcard.

Sir Winston Churchill. Painted circa 1948. Initialled. On display in The Studio at Chartwell, Kent.

This postcard is 5 3/4 x 4 1/4 inches (14.8 x 10.5cms).

Six Bottlescape Postcard

Multiple Cards

WCS00409

$3.49 ex VAT

Six Ightham Mote by Sir Winston Churchill Postcards

Multiple Cards

WCS00102

$3.49 ex VAT

Ightham Mote Postcard.

Sir Winston Churchill. Painted in the 1930's. Initialled. On display at Ightham Mote, Kent.

This postcard is 5 3/4 x 4 1/4 inches (14.8 x 10.5cms).

Six Lakeside Scene, Lake Como by Sir Winston Churchill Postcards

Multiple Cards

WCS00100

$3.49 ex VAT

Lakeside Scene, Lake Como Postcard.

Sir Winston Churchill. Painted in 1945. On display at Chartwell, Kent.

This postcard is 5 3/4 x 4 1/4 inches (14.8 x 10.5cms).

Six Plug Street Postcard by Sir Winston Churchill

Multiple Cards

WCS00407

$3.49 ex VAT

Plug Street Postcard by Sir Winston Churchill

35 x 28 cm10.5 x 14.8 cm

Six The Goldfish Pool at Chartwell Postcard

Multiple Cards

WCS00406

$3.49 ex VAT

Six The Loup River, Alpes Maritimes Postcard by Sir Winston Churchill

Multiple Cards

WCS00408

$3.49 ex VAT

The Loup River, Alpes Maritimes Postcard by Sir Winston Churchill

10.5 x 14.8 cm

Six The Surf Club, Miami Postcard by Sir Winston Churchill

Multiple Cards

WCS00405

$3.49 ex VAT

The Surf Club, Miami Postcard by Sir Winston Churchill

10.5 x 14.8 cm

"The Surf Club, Miami”:
In 1946 Churchill was advised by his doctor to spend the winter months away from Britain. Winston and Clementine spent many months in Florida as guests of the industrialist Colonel Frank Clarke and during this time Churchill executed this work.

Six Winter Sunshine (at Chartwell) by Sir Winston Churchill Postcards

Multiple Cards

WCS00101

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Winter Sunshine (at Chartwell) Postcard.

Sir Winston Churchill. Painted circa 1924. Signed. On display at Chartwell, Kent.

This postcard is 5 3/4 x 4 1/4 inches (14.8 x 10.5cms).

Consuelo Vanderbilt hand mirror

Gifts for her

WCS28514

$3.49 ex VAT

An elegant hand mirror in the Ladies of Blenheim range, featuring a portrait of Consuelo Vanderbilt, 9th Duchess of Marlborough (and member of the prominent American Vanderbilt family). A matching magnet is also available from this website as is the book she wrote about her experiences as a Duchess living at Blenheim, entitled The Glitter and The Gold.

Consuelo Vanderbilt hand mirror

Accessories

WCS28514

$3.49 ex VAT

Consuelo Vanderbilt hand mirror

Toiletries

WCS28514

$3.49 ex VAT

Consuelo Vanderbilt Magnet

Souvenirs

WCS28515

$3.49 ex VAT

A magnet in the Ladies of Blenheim range, featuring a portrait of Consuelo Vanderbilt, 9th Duchess of Marlborough (and member of the prominent American Vanderbilt family). A matching hand mirror is also available from this website, as is the book she wrote about her experiences as a Duchess living at Blenheim, entitled The Glitter and The Gold.

Sarah Churchill hand mirror

Gifts for her

WCS28512

$3.49 ex VAT

An elegant hand mirror in the Ladies of Blenheim range, featuring a portrait of Sarah Churchill, 1st Duchess of Marlborough. A matching magnet is also available from this website.

Sarah Churchill hand mirror

Accessories

WCS28512

$3.49 ex VAT

An elegant hand mirror in the Ladies of Blenheim range, featuring a portrait of Sarah Churchill, 1st Duchess of Marlborough. A matching magnet is also available from this website.

Sarah Churchill hand mirror

Toiletries

WCS28512

$3.49 ex VAT

An elegant hand mirror in the Ladies of Blenheim range, featuring a portrait of Sarah Churchill, 1st Duchess of Marlborough. A matching magnet is also available from this website.

Sarah Churchill Magnet

Souvenirs

WCS28513

$3.49 ex VAT

A magnet in the Ladies of Blenheim range, featuring a portrait of Sarah Churchill, 1st Duchess of Marlborough. A matching hand mirror is also available from this website.

Grand Bridge fridge magnet

Collections

WCS18302

$3.49 ex VAT

Dimensions: 9cm (W) x 6.5cm (H)

Grand Bridge fridge magnet

Souvenirs

WCS18302

$3.49 ex VAT

Dimensions: 9cm (W) x 6.5cm (H)

North Front fridge magnet

Collections

WCS18301

$3.49 ex VAT

Dimensions: 9cm (W) x 6.5cm (H)

North Front fridge magnet

Souvenirs

WCS18301

$3.49 ex VAT

Dimensions: 9cm (W) x 6.5cm (H)

V for Victory fridge magnet

Collections

WCS18304

$3.49 ex VAT

Dimensions: 5.5cm (W) x 7.5cm (H)

V for Victory fridge magnet

Souvenirs

WCS18304

$3.49 ex VAT

Dimensions: 5.5cm (W) x 7.5cm (H)

Vitruvius Britannicus panoramic magnet

Collections

WCS18305

$3.49 ex VAT

Dimensions: 11.5cm (W) x 4cm (H)

Vitruvius Britannicus panoramic magnet

Souvenirs

WCS18305

$3.49 ex VAT

Dimensions: 11.5cm (W) x 4cm (H)

Let us go forward magnet

Collections

WCS18303

$3.49 ex VAT

Dimensions: 5.5cm (W) x 7.5cm (H)

Let us go forward magnet

Souvenirs

WCS18303

$3.49 ex VAT

Dimensions: 5.5cm (W) x 7.5cm (H)

A Guardsman at Buckingham Palace by Winston Churchill Fridge Magnet

Fridge Magnets

WCS00240

$3.99 ex VAT

A Guardsman at Buckingham Palace by Winston Churchill Fridge Magnet.

5.5 x 8cm

"A Guardsman at Buckingham Palace":
This early Churchill painting, executed in the 1920's shows a guardsman outside Buckingham Palace. Churchill originally gave this painting to his sister-in-law Nellie Hozier, who remained in France during the war and whose house was occcupied by the Germans.

A Study of Boats by Winston Churchill Fridge Magnet

Fridge Magnets

WCS00241

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A Study of Boats by Winston Churchill Fridge Magnet.

5.5 x 8cm

"A Study of Boats”

Churchill enjoyed many painting holidays in the South of France. This particular work from around 1933 was formely in the Collection of Lady Churchill.

Bottlescape by Winston Churchill Fridge Magnet

Fridge Magnets

WCS00236

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Bottlescape by Winston Churchill Fridge Magnet.

5.5 x 8cm

*extract from Winston Churchill- His Life as a Painter by Mary Soames.

Fridge Magnet of Winston Churchill 1940 Fridge Magnet

Fridge Magnets

WCS00244

$3.99 ex VAT

Winston Churchill 1940 Fridge Magnet.

5.5 x 8cm

This image is taken from the famous WWII picture of Churchill in 1940.

Great Hall, Blenheim Palace by Winston Churchill Fridge Magnet

Fridge Magnets

WCS00239

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Great Hall, Blenheim Palace by Winston Churchill Fridge Magnet.

5.5 x 8cm

"Great Hall, Blenheim":
Painted by Winston Churchill cica 1928 at Blenheim Palace on one of many visits to his birth place & home of his grandfather the 7th Duke of Marlborough. This picture was donated by the artist to Blenheim Palace where it hangs to this day.

Tapestries at Blenheim Palace by Winston Churchill Fridge Magnet

Fridge Magnets

WCS00242

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Tapestries at Blenheim Palace by Winston Churchill Fridge Magnet.

5.5 x 8cm

"Tapestries at Blenheim":
Painted by Winston Churchill cica 1930 at Blenheim Palace on one of many visits to his birth place & home of his grandfather the 7th Duke of Marlborough. The tapestries were created to commemorate the great victory at Blenheim of Churchill's ancestor, John Churchill in 1704. He gave this painting to his daughter Mary Soames.

The Palladian Bridge at Wilton by Winston Churchill Fridge Magnet

Fridge Magnets

WCS00238

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The Palladian Bridge at Wilton by Winston Churchill Fridge Magnet.

5.5 x 8cm

"The Palladian Bridge at Wilton":
Painted by Winston Churchill cica 1925 at Wilton House. This bridge was a favourite subject of Churchill's who painted atleast 5 studies of this. Churchill was pleased enough with the quality of one of these paintings that he gave it in 1960 to Queen Elizabeth II.

View At Chartwell by Winston Churchill Fridge Magnet

Fridge Magnets

WCS00237

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View At Chartwell by Winston Churchill Fridge Magnet.

5.5 x 8cm

"View At Chartwell”:
Painted around 1938, this work features Chartwell with its lake, and the Weald of Kent in the distance.

Winston Churchill Let Us Go Forward Together Fridge Magnet

Fridge Magnets

WCS00246

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Winston Churchill Let Us Go Forward Together Fridge Magnet.

5.5 x 8cm

This picture is taken from the famous WWII poster of Churchill infront of allied tanks and aircraft with his rousing quote "Let Us Go Forward Together".

Winston Churchill Never Was So Much Owed By So Many To So Few Fridge Magnet

Fridge Magnets

WCS00248

$3.99 ex VAT

Winston Churchill Never Was So Much Owed By So Many To So Few Fridge Magnet.

5.5 x 8cm

This picture is taken from the famous WWII poster of the brave Allied airmen with Churchill's famous quote "Never Was So Much Owed By So Many To So Few".

Winston Churchill Tommy Gun Fridge Magnet

Fridge Magnets

WCS00247

$3.99 ex VAT

Winston Churchill Tommy Gun Fridge Magnet.

5.5 x 8cm

This picture is taken from the famous WWII picture of Churchill inspecting a Tommy Gun.

Winston Churchill V for victory sign Fridge Magnet

Fridge Magnets

WCS00245

$3.99 ex VAT

Winston Churchill V for victory sign Fridge Magnet.

5.5 x 8cm

Standing on the steps of 10 Downing Street Churchill makes his famous V for Victory sign.

Winter Sunshine, Chartwell by Winston Churchill Fridge Magnet

Fridge Magnets

WCS00243

$3.99 ex VAT

Winter Sunshine, Chartwell by Winston Churchill Fridge Magnet.

5.5 x 8cm

A View towards East Bergholt rectory

Fridge Magnets

WCS17397

$3.99 ex VAT

Artist Name: Constable, John
Title: A View Towards East Bergholt Rectory

Length: 80 mm
Width: 55 mm

Anne Boleyn Fridge Magnet

Fridge Magnets

WCS17412

$3.99 ex VAT

Artist Name: Unknown artist
Title: Anne Boleyn
Length: 80 mm
Width: 55 mm

Blenheim Palace Merlot 18.75cl

Food & Drink

WCS17710

$3.99 ex VAT

Made in the heart of the Languedoc-Roussillon wine region in southern France; this easy drinking, smooth Merlot has plenty of blackcurrant fruit on the nose and palate. It has a good steady colour suggesting great maturity. As the tannins are smooth, soft and balanced this wine is ready for drinking now, although is also good for keeping for another 2 years. Bottled for His Grace the Duke of Marlborough, by The Rothschild Estate.

Blenheim Palace Merlot 18.75cl

Wines

WCS17710

$3.99 ex VAT

Blenheim Palace Sauvignon Blanc 18.75cl

Food & Drink

WCS17711

$3.99 ex VAT

This crisp, dry Sauvignon Blanc comes from the Languedoc-Roussillon wine region in southern France. It has a lovely white colour with a hint of green. On the nose this wine is bursting with box wood and freshness. On the palate there’s lovely pineapple and other tropical fruits, with a well integrated lime flavour which gives it the distinctive sharpness of a good Sauvignon Blanc. Bottled for His Grace the Duke of Marlborough, by The Rothschild Estate.

Blenheim Palace Sauvignon Blanc 18.75cl

Wines

WCS17711

$3.99 ex VAT

Britons Join Your Country's Army

Fridge Magnets

WCS17411

$3.99 ex VAT

Artist Name: Leete, Alfred
Title: Britons Join Your Country's Army
Length: 80 mm
Width: 55 mm

Diana Princess of Wales

Fridge Magnets

WCS17410

$3.99 ex VAT

Artist Name: Bailey, David
Title: Diana, Princess of Wales

Length: 80 mm
Width: 55 mm

Flatford Mill Fridge Magnets

Fridge Magnets

WCS17390

$3.99 ex VAT

Artist Name: Constable, John
Title: Flatford Mill
Length: 80 mm
Width: 55 mm

Francis Horatio Nelson Fridge Magnet

Fridge Magnets

WCS17408

$3.99 ex VAT

Artist Name: Abbott, Lemuel
Title: Francis Horatio Nelson - Horatio Nelson Collection

Length: 60 mm
Width: 60 mm

Henry VIII Fridge Magnet

Fridge Magnets

WCS17405

$3.99 ex VAT

Artist Name: Unknown artist
Title: Henry VIII

Length: 80 mm
Width: 55 mm

Laying a Foundation Stone Fridge Magnet

Fridge Magnets

WCS17386

$3.99 ex VAT

Artist Name: Lowry, LS
Title: Laying a Foundation Stone
Length: 80 mm
Width: 55 mm

Porcelain spoon

China

WCS25589

$3.99 ex VAT

This dainty spoon is painted with a floral design.

Porcelain spoon

Collections

WCS25589

$3.99 ex VAT

This dainty spoon is painted with a floral design.

Porcelain spoon

Home

WCS25589

$3.99 ex VAT

This dainty spoon is painted with a floral design.

Porcelain spoon

Tableware

WCS25589

$3.99 ex VAT

This dainty spoon is painted with a floral design.

Queen Elizabeth I Fridge Magnet

Fridge Magnets

WCS17407

$3.99 ex VAT

Artist Name: Bettes, John
Title: Queen Elizabeth I
Length: 80 mm
Width: 55 mm

Queen Elizabeth II Fridge Magnet

Fridge Magnets

WCS17409

$3.99 ex VAT

Artist Name: Wilding, Dorothy
Title: Queen Elizabeth II
Length: 80 mm
Width: 55 mm

Queen Victoria Fridge Magnet

Fridge Magnets

WCS17384

$3.99 ex VAT

Artist Name: von Angeli, Heinrich
Title: Queen Victoria
Length: 80 mm
Width: 55 mm

River Scene Fridge Magnet

Fridge Magnets

WCS17394

$3.99 ex VAT

Artist Name: Constable, John
Title: River Scene
Length: 80 mm
Width: 55 mm

Robert Burn Fridge Magnet

Fridge Magnets

WCS17406

$3.99 ex VAT

Artist Name: Naismyth, Alexander
Title: Robert Burns

Length: 80 mm
Width: 55 mm

Salisbusy Cathedral Fridge Magnet

Fridge Magnets

WCS17395

$3.99 ex VAT

Artist Name: Constable, John
Title: Salisbury Cathedral

Length: 80 mm
Width: 55 mm

Stonehenge (aerial view) Fridge Magnet

Fridge Magnets

WCS17475

$3.99 ex VAT

Length: 8cm; Width: 5.5cm

Stonehenge (snow) Fridge Magnet

Fridge Magnets

WCS17474

$3.99 ex VAT

Length: 8cm; Width: 5.5cm

Stonehenge (sunset) Fridge Magnet

Fridge Magnets

WCS17473

$3.99 ex VAT

Length: 8cm; Width: 5.5cm

Study of Fish Fridge Magnet

Fridge Magnets

WCS17388

$3.99 ex VAT

Artist Name: Turner, JMW
Title: Study of Fish
Length: 80 mm
Width: 55 mm

The Fighting Temeraire - Horatio Nelson Collection

Fridge Magnets

WCS17387

$3.99 ex VAT

Artist Name: Turner, JMW
Title: The Fighting Temeraire - Horatio Nelson Collection
Length: 80 mm
Width: 55 mm

The Haywain Fridge Magnet

Fridge Magnets

WCS17396

$3.99 ex VAT

Artist Name: Constable, John
Title: The Haywain
Length: 80 mm
Width: 55 mm

The Organ Grinder Fridge Magnet

Fridge Magnets

WCS17391

$3.99 ex VAT

Artist Name: Lowry, LS
Title: An Organ Grinder

Length: 80 mm
Width: 55 mm

The Road to the Spaniards, Hampstead Magnet

Fridge Magnets

WCS17393

$3.99 ex VAT

Artist Name: Constable, John
Title: The Road to the Spaniards, Hampstead
Length: 80 mm
Width: 55 mm

The Scarlet Sunset Fridge Magnet

Fridge Magnets

WCS17389

$3.99 ex VAT

Artist Name: Turner, JMW
Title: The Scarlet Sunset
Length: 80 mm
Width: 55 mm

Viscount Horatio Nelson Fridge Magnet

Fridge Magnets

WCS17404

$3.99 ex VAT

Artist Name: Beechey, Sir William
Title: Viscount Horatio Nelson - Horatio Nelson Collection
Shape: Oblong

Length: 80 mm
Width: 55 mm

Waiting for the Shop to Open

Fridge Magnets

WCS17392

$3.99 ex VAT

Artist Name: Lowry, LS
Title: Waiting for the Shop to Open

Length: 80 mm
Width: 55 mm

William Shakespeare Fridge Magnet

Fridge Magnets

WCS17385

$3.99 ex VAT

Artist Name: Taylor, John
Title: William Shakespeare
Length: 80 mm
Width: 55 mm

Blenheim Palace wood door wedge

Home

WCS17743

$3.99 ex VAT

Handcrafted from wood from the parkland at Blenheim Palace. Assorted designs.

Blenheim Palace wood door wedge

Outdoor Living

WCS17743

$3.99 ex VAT

Handcrafted from wood from the parkland at Blenheim Palace. Assorted designs.

Blenheim Palace wood light pull

Home

WCS17746

$4.99 ex VAT

Handcrafted from wood from the parkland at Blenheim Palace. Assorted designs.

Blenheim Palace wood light pull

Outdoor Living

WCS17746

$4.99 ex VAT

Handcrafted from wood from the parkland at Blenheim Palace. Assorted designs.

Blenheim Palace Blackcurrant Jam with Sloe Gin

Food & Drink

WCS28534

$4.99 ex VAT

Many spirits go well with fruit and this combination is one of the best, the sloe gin enhancing the enjoyment of full, ripe blackcurrants. Perfect for hot buttered toast or scones. It is made in small batches using traditional methods and experience gained over 100 years of preserve manufacturing, by a small company based in Dorset, England. Unfortunately, we are unable to send this product outside the EU, 12oz/340g.

Blenheim Palace Rhubarn and Ginger Jam

Food & Drink

WCS28528

$4.99 ex VAT

A softer set jam made with superb quality whole fruit. It is made in small batches using traditional methods and experience gained over 100 years of preserve manufacturing, by a small company based in Dorset, England. Unfortunately, we are unable to send this product outside the EU. 12oz/340g.

Blenheim Palace Strawberry Extra Jam

Food & Drink

WCS28533

$4.99 ex VAT

Mango & Ginger Chutney with Toasted Cumin Seeds

Food & Drink

WCS28535

$4.99 ex VAT

This sweet and spicy chutney is made from only the ripest and most succulent fruit. With toasted cumin seeds giving it an authentic Indian flavour, it is a perfect accompaniment for curries and is also delicious with cheese and cold meats. It is made in small batches using traditional methods and experience gained over 100 years of preserve manufacturing, by a small company based in Dorset, England. Unfortunately, we are unable to send this product outside the EU, 320g.

Orange Marmalade with Whisky

Food & Drink

WCS28536

$4.99 ex VAT

A soft set marmalade with thin slices of orange throughout and a true whisky flavour. Perfect for hot buttered toast. It is made in small batches using traditional methods and experience gained over 100 years of preserve manufacturing, by a small company based in Dorset, England. Unfortunately, we are unable to send this product outside the EU, 12oz/340g.

Real Ale Chutney

Food & Drink

WCS28537

$4.99 ex VAT

A traditional ploughman’s chutney with the rich taste of real ale. Ideal with cheese, it is also excellent with cold meats and pies. Try adding a tablespoon to bolognaise sauce during cooking. It is made in small batches using traditional methods and experience gained over 100 years of preserve manufacturing, by a small company based in Dorset, England. Unfortunately, we are unable to send this product outside the EU, 320g.

Spicy Gooseberry & Fresh Coriander Chutney

Food & Drink

WCS28538

$4.99 ex VAT

This delightfully spicy chutney, with its Eastern undercurrents, is the perfect accompaniment to salads, cheeses or cold meats. Delicious on fresh crusty rolls, or use it to add bite to stir-frys and sauces. It is made in small batches using traditional methods and experience gained over 100 years of preserve manufacturing, by a small company based in Dorset, England. Unfortunately, we are unable to send this product outside the EU, 310g.

Spicy Tomato & Caramelised Onion Chutney

Food & Drink

WCS28539

$4.99 ex VAT

A dark red chutney with tomatoes and sweet caramelised onion, ideal with Mediterranean or Mexican food or delicious with bread and cheese. This chutney has a sweet and spicy taste with a lingering garlic note. It is made in small batches using traditional methods and experience gained over 100 years of preserve manufacturing, by a small company based in Dorset, England. Unfortunately, we are unable to send this product outside the EU, 320g.

Winston and Blenheim

Books & CDs

WCS17729

$4.99 ex VAT

Throughout his life, Winston Churchill had a strong sense of destiny, a certainty that he was born to achieve great things. Blenheim Palace, symbol of the world-changing victory of his hero and ancestor John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, was at the very heart of this conviction. Just how this was so and how Churchill was inextricably linked to Blenheim is the theme of this 20 page paperback publication. This book comes free if you buy a copy of any of the following titles: Faces of Fame and Fortune: the Marlborough Family Portraits at Blenheim Palace, Household Matters: Domestic Service at Blenheim Palace, Threads of History: the Tapestries at Blenheim Palace.

Winston and Blenheim

New Books

WCS17729

$4.99 ex VAT

Winston and Blenheim

Blenheim Publications

WCS17729

$4.99 ex VAT

Winston and Blenheim

Books & DVDs

WCS17729

$4.99 ex VAT

Blenheim Palace Activity Book

Books & CDs

WCS17726

$4.99 ex VAT

An educational publication for children that not only includes fascinating facts about Blenheim Palace, but also games and interactive material.

Blenheim Palace Activity Book

New Books

WCS17726

$4.99 ex VAT

An educational publication for children that not only includes fascinating facts about Blenheim Palace, but also games and interactive material.

Blenheim Palace Activity Book

Books & DVDs

WCS17726

$4.99 ex VAT

An educational publication for children that not only includes fascinating facts about Blenheim Palace, but also games and interactive material.

20 x Sir Winston Churchill Greeting cards

Multiple Cards

WCS17953

$5.49 ex VAT

20 x Sir Winston Churchill Greeting cards

Silhouette by kind permission of Mrs Elizabeth Baverstock.

15.3cm x 10.1cm

On the inside of card: 'With every good wish for Christmas and the New Year'

Sir Winston Churchill 'Holding the Line!' Fridge Magnet.

Fridge Magnets

WCS00371

$5.49 ex VAT

7.8cm x 5.3cm

This photograph comes from the archive of the Imperial War Museum.

Sir Winston Churchill Crown

Coins

WCS00145

$5.49 ex VAT

1 x Churchill Crown.

Following the death of Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill, in 1965, a commemorative crown was issued in his honour and memory. Obverse: The first (young) portrait of the Queen facing right, designed by Mary Gillick. ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F D 1965. Reverse: A sombre-looking portrait of Sir Winston Churchill, in a siren suit.

The Churchill commemorative crown coin was announced on 16 March 1965, just seven weeks after Churchill's death. Only four commemorative coins had previously been issued in the UK and this would be the first to feature the head of a commoner on the same coin as monarch. Mary Gillick's portrait of HM the Queen on the obverse would be the same as that on all the coinage issued since 1953, but the reverse design would be specially commissioned from Churchill's favourite sculptor, Oscar Nemon.

The Royal Proclamation authorising the design of the coin was signed by the Queen on 3 August 1965. Lady Churchill started the coining press at the Royal Mint in September and was presented with the first Churchill crown to be struck. Later the Queen visited the Royal Mint and struck a further example of the coin which was also presented to Lady Churchill. Distribution of the coins began on 11 October 1965 and production continued until the summer of 1966 to satisfy demand.

The Churchill crown does not carry a statement of its face value but continues to be legal tender and is worth, as it has always been, just five shillings or twenty-five pence. To add value jewellers and enamellers have plated Churchill crowns with silver or gold and mounted them on such objects as trinket boxes, pin trays, pendants and belt buckles.

Sir Winston Churchill Crown

Single Coins

WCS00145

$5.49 ex VAT

1 x Churchill Crown.

Blenheim Palace Runny Honey Small

Food & Drink

WCS28530

$5.49 ex VAT

A small jar of runny honey, made from honey collected by bees in the parks and farms of the Blenheim Palace Estate. It is a pure, natural product and has not been processed in any way, so it retains its natural goodness and flavour. Unfortunately, we are unable to send this product outside the EU, 8oz/ 227g.

Blenheim Palace Thick Honey Small

Food & Drink

WCS28532

$5.49 ex VAT

A small jar of set honey, made from honey collected by bees in the parks and farms of the Blenheim Palace Estate. It is a pure, natural product and has not been processed in any way, so it retains its natural goodness and flavour. Unfortunately, we are unable to send this product outside the EU, 8oz/ 227g.

Blenheim Palace wood wine stopper

Home

WCS17744

$5.99 ex VAT

Handcrafted from wood from the parkland at Blenheim Palace. Assorted designs.

Blenheim Palace wood wine stopper

Outdoor Living

WCS17744

$5.99 ex VAT

Handcrafted from wood from the parkland at Blenheim Palace. Assorted designs.

Don'ts for Golfers

Books & DVDs

WCS23627

$6.49 ex VAT

First published in 1925, this pocket-sized facsimile edition contains hundreds of tips for golfers of all abilities. The advice, ranging from technique and fashion to etiquette on the course and in the Club House, provides an entertaining snapshot of life in 1920s Britain. Measures c11cm tall.

Don'ts for Husbands

Books & DVDs

WCS23628

$6.49 ex VAT

This pocket-sized book contains advice on how to maintain a happy marriage from nearly a century ago. The material comes from a set of books written on the eve of the First World War, by Blanche Ebbutt in 1913. Nowadays the content appears very old-fashioned, providing some amusing insights and comparisons with modern life. Measures c11cm tall.

Don'ts for Wives

Books & DVDs

WCS23629

$6.49 ex VAT

Blenheim Palace Christmas Card Pack

Stationery & Writing Accessories

WCS25651

$6.99 ex VAT

A set of eight Christmas cards (with envelopes) depicting seasonal scenes from the palace.

Blossom single soap

Gifts for her

WCS17780

$6.99 ex VAT

Blossom Fragrance has been created especially for Blenheim Palace. Inspired by the fruits of the walled garden, it has a topnote of appleblossom and strawberry flower blended with traditional rose and jasmine and hothouse flowers of gardenia and ginger lily. 100g soap.

'A Fight' Mini Jigsaw

Jigsaws

WCS17478

$6.99 ex VAT

'A Fight' mini jigsaw. 54 pieces, 178 x 127mm. Artist, LS Lowry c. 1935

'Going to Work' Mini Jigsaw

Jigsaws

WCS17481

$6.99 ex VAT

'Goint to Work' Mini jigsaw. Artist, LS Lowry 1959

54 pieces 178 x 127mm

'Group of People' Mini Jigsaw

Jigsaws

WCS17480

$6.99 ex VAT

'Group of People' Mini Jigsaw. Artist, LS Lowry 1959.

54 pieces, 178 x 127mm

Blenheim Palace tea towel

Souvenirs

WCS18308

$6.99 ex VAT

Union linen tea towel, featuring the North and South Fronts of Blenheim Palace, as well as details from the ceilings from the State Rooms.

British green ink

Stationery & Writing Accessories

WCS25585

$6.99 ex VAT

Best quality British ink for dipping pens, in a pretty shade of green; comes in an attractive box.

British grey ink

Stationery & Writing Accessories

WCS25582

$6.99 ex VAT

Best quality British ink for dipping pens, in a pretty shade of grey; comes in an attractive box.

British rose coloured ink

Stationery & Writing Accessories

WCS25584

$6.99 ex VAT

Best quality British ink for dipping pens, in a pretty rose colour; comes in an attractive box.

British violet ink

Stationery & Writing Accessories

WCS25583

$6.99 ex VAT

Best quality British ink for dipping pens, in a pretty shade of violet; comes in an attractive box.

Chocolate cigar 100g aromatic chocolate truffle

Gifts for him

WCS25577

$6.99 ex VAT

This 'cigar' is made from delicious Italian chocolate! We can only send chocolate to destinations within the EU.

Chocolate cigar 100g meringue truffle

Gifts for him

WCS25575

$6.99 ex VAT

This 'cigar' is made from delicious Italian chocolate! We can only send chocolate to destinations within the EU.

Chocolate cigar 100g nougatine truffle

Gifts for him

WCS25578

$6.99 ex VAT

This 'cigar' is made from delicious Italian chocolate! We can only send chocolate to destinations within the EU.

Chocolate cigar 100g orange truffle

Gifts for him

WCS25576

$6.99 ex VAT

This 'cigar' is made from delicious Italian chocolate! We can only send chocolate to destinations within the EU.

Gardens Collection mug

Gifts for her

WCS17717

$6.99 ex VAT

Cream mug with illustrations of old fashioned gardening tools and furniture.

Gardens Collection mug

Gifts for him

WCS17717

$6.99 ex VAT

Cream mug with illustrations of old fashioned gardening tools and furniture.

Gardens Collection mug

Souvenirs

WCS17717

$6.99 ex VAT

Cream mug with illustrations of old fashioned gardening tools and furniture.

Gardens Collection mug

Tableware

WCS17717

$6.99 ex VAT

Cream mug with illustrations of old fashioned gardening tools and furniture.

Notecard Pack (Convulvus)

Gifts for her

WCS17810

$6.99 ex VAT

Set of 10 notecards and envelopes featuring the beautiful collection of botanical watercolours by Susan Blandford, Duchess to the 5th Duke of Marlborough. Each pack contains 2 designs. SPECIAL OFFER Buy two and get one free

Notecard Pack (Convulvus)

Stationery & Writing Accessories

WCS17810

$6.99 ex VAT

Notecard pack (Rose & Berry)

Gifts for her

WCS17811

$6.99 ex VAT

Notecard pack (Rose & Berry)

Stationery & Writing Accessories

WCS17811

$6.99 ex VAT

Notecard pack (Rose & butterfly)

Gifts for her

WCS17809

$6.99 ex VAT

Notecard pack (Rose & butterfly)

Stationery & Writing Accessories

WCS17809

$6.99 ex VAT

Paris Match - Hommage a un Geant Churchill, 30 Jan 1965

Churchill in Magazines

WCS17933

$6.99 ex VAT

Paris Match - Hommage a un Geant Churchill, 30 Jan 1965

Magazine in french in memory of the Great Sir Winston Churchill.

size: 34cm x 26.5cm

Telegraph Magazine, November 10, 1990

Churchill in Magazines

WCS17925

$6.99 ex VAT

Telegraph Magazine, November 10, 1990

Includes a chapter on Winston Churchill's source of pleasure and pride, painting. Chapter headed 'Churchill The Painter', pages 44 - 67

size: 22.5 cm x 29.5cm

The Fighting Temeriaire Mini Jigsaw

Jigsaws

WCS17479

$6.99 ex VAT

Mini Jigsaw puzzle of the Fighting 'Temeraire' before 1839. Taken from a painting in the National Gallery, London.

Artists, Joseph Mallord and William Turner.

54 pieces, 175 x 125mm

The Illustrated London News, 23 January 1965

Churchill in Magazines

WCS17935

$6.99 ex VAT

The Illustrated London News, 23 January 1965

size: 35.5cm x 26cm

37 pages

The Illustrated London News, Jan 30, 1965

Churchill in Magazines

WCS17930

$6.99 ex VAT

The Illustrated London News, Jan 30, 1965

The Nation Mourns Sir Winston Churchill. The World pays Tribute. 42 page magazine in memory of the late Sir Winston Churchill.

size: 35.3cm x 26cm

The Sunday Times Magazine, February 7, 1965

Churchill in Magazines

WCS17932

$6.99 ex VAT

The Sunday Times Magazine, February 7, 1965

Winston Churchill memorial issue.

On inside cover: 'Before the end, a decade of rest; a time for family, for painting, for travel. The last years are caught in these exclusive photographs.'

size: 33cm x 25.4cm

The Sunday Times, Color Section Supplement

Churchill in Magazines

WCS17922

$6.99 ex VAT

A 1965 colour supplement from the Sunday Times. A short pictorial on the life and times of Sir Winston Churchill.

Contains rare photographs from an era gone by.

22 pages

size: 32.5cm x 25cm

Winston Churchill - The dramatic life of the man of the century

Churchill in Magazines

WCS17926

$6.99 ex VAT

Winston Churchill - The dramatic life of the man of the century

February 8, 1965 edition of the Life International. 13 pages of pictures in a historic album

35 pages

size: 34.5cm x 26.5cm

Blenheim Palace cube

Souvenirs

WCS17778

$6.99 ex VAT

The cube features beautiful images of Blenheim Palace.

Blenheim Palace cube

Toys

WCS17778

$6.99 ex VAT

The cube features beautiful images of Blenheim Palace.

Blenheim Palace Runny Honey Large

Food & Drink

WCS28529

$6.99 ex VAT

A large jar of runny honey, made from honey collected by bees in the parks and farms of the Blenheim Palace Estate. It is a pure, natural product and has not been processed in any way, so it retains its natural goodness and flavour. Unfortunately, we are unable to send this product outside the EU, 12oz/ 340g.

Blenheim Palace Thick Honey Large

Food & Drink

WCS28531

$6.99 ex VAT

A large jar of set honey, made from honey collected by bees in the parks and farms of the Blenheim Palace Estate. It is a pure, natural product and has not been processed in any way, so it retains its natural goodness and flavour. Unfortunately, we are unable to send this product outside the EU, 12oz/ 340g.

THE WAR IN THE AIR: THe Royal Air Force in World War II

Aviation

$7.99 ex VAT

20285.jpgCompilation of first-hand accounts. A good copy, front cover creased, corner of rear cover missing, leaves slightly yellowed. (462p., 25 photos, index.)

Churchill

New Books

WCS18262

$7.99 ex VAT

Churchill, by John Lukacs. Hardback, 202 pages. John Lukacs has spent a lifetime considering the complex personality and statesmanship of Winston Churchill. In this book he provides an essential portrait of Churchill at the height of his powers.

Churchill

Books

WCS18262

$7.99 ex VAT

Churchill

Books & DVDs

WCS18262

$7.99 ex VAT

Churchill’s Cigar

New Books

WCS18249

$7.99 ex VAT

Churchill’s Cigar, by Stephen McGinty. Hardback, 213 pages. Using original archival research and exclusive interviews with Churchill’s family and staff, Stephen McGinty, an award-winning journalist, explores Churchill’s passion for cigars and the solace they brought. He also examines Churchill’s lasting friendship with Antonio Giraudier, the Cuban businessman who for twenty years stocked Churchill’s humidor before fleeing Castro’s revolution.

Churchill’s Cigar

Books

WCS18249

$7.99 ex VAT

Churchill’s Cigar

Books & DVDs

WCS18249

$7.99 ex VAT

Household Matters (Paperback)

Books & CDs

WCS17790

$7.99 ex VAT

This richly illustrated publication draws focus away from the "upstairs" world of the Marlborough family, and records the history of domestic life at Blenheim Palace from 1719, when the house was first occupied, until it became a fully-fledged visitor attraction in 1950.

Household Matters (Paperback)

New Books

WCS17790

$7.99 ex VAT

Household Matters (Paperback)

Blenheim Publications

WCS17790

$7.99 ex VAT

Household Matters (Paperback)

Books & DVDs

WCS17790

$7.99 ex VAT

Winston Churchill

New Books

WCS18258

$7.99 ex VAT

Winston Churchill, by Katie Daynes. Paperback, 64 pages. (Usborne Young Reading)

Winston Churchill

Books

WCS18258

$7.99 ex VAT

Winston Churchill, by Katie Daynes. Paperback, 64 pages. (Usborne Young Reading)

Winston Churchill

Books & DVDs

WCS18258

$7.99 ex VAT

Winston Churchill, by Katie Daynes. Paperback, 64 pages. (Usborne Young Reading)

Winston Churchill Quotations

Books & CDs

WCS17804

$7.99 ex VAT

Hardcover, 48 pages.

Winston Churchill Quotations

New Books

WCS17804

$7.99 ex VAT

Hardcover, 48 pages.

Winston Churchill Quotations

Books & DVDs

WCS17804

$7.99 ex VAT

Hardcover, 48 pages.

Blenheim Palace Guide Book

Books & CDs

WCS17788

$7.99 ex VAT

This 64 page publication, describes the history of Britain’s Greatest Palace. It is beautifully illustrated with stunning photographs of the Palace and its Park and Gardens.

Blenheim Palace Guide Book

New Books

WCS17788

$7.99 ex VAT

This 64 page publication, describes the history of Britain’s Greatest Palace. It is beautifully illustrated with stunning photographs of the Palace and its Park and Gardens.

Blenheim Palace Guide Book

Blenheim Publications

WCS17788

$7.99 ex VAT

This 64 page publication, describes the history of Britain’s Greatest Palace. It is beautifully illustrated with stunning photographs of the Palace and its Park and Gardens.

Blenheim Palace Guide Book

Books & DVDs

WCS17788

$7.99 ex VAT

This 64 page publication, describes the history of Britain’s Greatest Palace. It is beautifully illustrated with stunning photographs of the Palace and its Park and Gardens.

L.S. Lowry Coasters

Placemats & Coasters

WCS17482

$7.99 ex VAT

LS Lowry (1887-1976) made his name painting the industrial landscape of English northern mill towns. With the decline in the manufacturing industry he moved away from painting the hustle and bustle of the crowdand began to focus on small groups of people, or a single figure. Throughout his life he had a life-long love of the sea. He is now regarded as one of the most popular British artists of the 20th century.

Coaster size: 9.5 x 9.5cm

Magnetic Monarchs

Fridge Magnets

WCS17402

$7.99 ex VAT

Artist Name: Just Squares - Magnetic Monarchs
Title: Magnetic Monarchs
Length: 180 mm
Width: 180 mm

Rose folding shopping bag

Gifts for her

WCS25548

$7.99 ex VAT

A handy, waxed shopping bag that folds into a matching pouch. Produced in Ireland for the Royal Horticultural Society.

Rose folding shopping bag

Home

WCS25548

$7.99 ex VAT

A handy, waxed shopping bag that folds into a matching pouch. Produced in Ireland for the Royal Horticultural Society.

Rose folding shopping bag

Accessories

WCS25548

$7.99 ex VAT

A handy, waxed shopping bag that folds into a matching pouch. Produced in Ireland for the Royal Horticultural Society.

Shakespeare Quotesters

Placemats & Coasters

WCS17399

$7.99 ex VAT

Artist Name: William Shakespeare
Title: Shakespeare Quotesters Coaster Set
Length: 95 mm
Width: 95 mm

Vitruvius Britannicus mug

Souvenirs

WCS17708

$7.99 ex VAT

Fine bone china mug, featuring the North Front of Blenheim Palace, from Vitruvius Britannicus, as well as the Duke of Marlborough’s Armorial Baring inside. The mug is finished with a platinum rim that gives it a touch of distinction.

Welsh Alphabet Magnet Set

Fridge Magnets

WCS17483

$7.99 ex VAT

25mm square magnets on a 1mm strong magnet, kiss cut, presented in a set of 30 images of the welsh alphabet.

Writers & Poets, Playing Cards

Playing Cards

WCS17250

$7.99 ex VAT

55 traditional playing cards featuring great British and Irish writers and poets - from Shakespeare to Joyce - on the court cards, aces and jokers.

A collectors' pack with 18 magnificiant photographs and paintings - from the National Portrait Gallery, London - of famous and popular authors including the Brontes, Byron, Dickens and Wilfred Owen.

Ladies of Blenheim candle in a tin

Gifts for her

WCS17757

$7.99 ex VAT

Candle with the scent of lily of the valley.

Ladies of Blenheim candle in a tin

Home

WCS17757

$7.99 ex VAT

Candle with the scent of lily of the valley.

Lavender Garden candle in a tin

Gifts for her

WCS17758

$7.99 ex VAT

Inspired by the lavender gardens at Blenheim Palace, this candle has the scents of lavender and amber. Burning time: up to 35 hours.

Lavender Garden candle in a tin

Home

WCS17758

$7.99 ex VAT

Inspired by the lavender gardens at Blenheim Palace, this candle has the scents of lavender and amber. Burning time: up to 35 hours.

Rose Garden candle in a tin

Gifts for her

WCS17759

$7.99 ex VAT

Inspired by the Rose Garden at Blenheim Palace. Burning time: up to 35 hours.

Rose Garden candle in a tin

Home

WCS17759

$7.99 ex VAT

Inspired by the Rose Garden at Blenheim Palace. Burning time: up to 35 hours.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

Toys

WCS28507

$7.99 ex VAT

A small, hard back edition of the ever popular children’s book by Eric Carle, now in its 40th year of publication. Measures c 18cm across. Other ‘Very Hungry Caterpillar’ products are available from this website.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

Books & DVDs

WCS28507

$7.99 ex VAT

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Mug

China

WCS28508

$7.99 ex VAT

This mug features playful designs from the ever popular children’s book The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by Eric Carle. Dishwasher, microwave and freezer safe, the 8oz mug is made by Portmeirion, the well established British pottery company. Stands c 10cm high. Other ‘Very Hungry Caterpillar’ products are available from this website.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Mug

Tableware

WCS28508

$7.99 ex VAT

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Mug

Toys

WCS28508

$7.99 ex VAT

2007 Millennium Bridge £1 Brilliant Uncirculated Presentation Folder

Royal Mint

WCS17320

$9.49 ex VAT

A Brilliant Uncirculated £1 coin is housed in its own beautifully illustrated display folder which traces the history of the Gateshead Millennium Bridge.

Final coin in the four-coin series
An ideal gift for your family or friends.

D-DAY, 60th Anniversary Commemorative Playing Cards

Games

WCS17251

$9.49 ex VAT

D-Day, June 6, 1944 - the greatest ever sea-born invasion, is commemorated in these 60th Anniversary Collectors' playing cards featuring, on every card, classic photographs from the Imperial War Museum. This tribute to the fighting men and machines, legendary commanders and French patriots of the Resistance includes dramatic action shots of the Battle of Normandy.

D-DAY, 60th Anniversary Commemorative Playing Cards

Playing Cards

WCS17251

$9.49 ex VAT

Grape scissors

Home

WCS18321

$9.49 ex VAT

Silver plated grape scissors. Boxed.

Grape scissors

Tableware

WCS18321

$9.49 ex VAT

Silver plated grape scissors. Boxed.

Kings & Queens Playing Cards

Playing Cards

WCS17252

$9.49 ex VAT

55 traditional playing cards featuring Kings and Queens of England and Great Britian - from William the Conqueror to Elizabeth II - on the court cards, aces and jokers.

A collectors' pack with 18 magnificiant portraits of English monarchs - from the National Portrait Gallery, London - including the great (Henry VIII) and the good (Elizabeth I), the tragic (Charles I) and the triumphant (Henry V)

Nelson, His Navy, Life & Times Playing Cards

Games

WCS17253

$9.49 ex VAT

Playing cards celebrating the life and world of Vice-Admiral Nelson. His navy, brilliant career and private life are captured in 54 memorable images from the National Maritime Museum.

Playing cards licensed from the National Maritime Museum, commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar.

Nelson, His Navy, Life & Times Playing Cards

Playing Cards

WCS17253

$9.49 ex VAT

Playing cards celebrating the life and world of Vice-Admiral Nelson. His navy, brilliant career and private life are captured in 54 memorable images from the National Maritime Museum.

Playing cards licensed from the National Maritime Museum, commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar.

Open Champions Playing Cards

Playing Cards

WCS17247

$9.49 ex VAT

Masters of the Old Course
St Andrews, Open Champions Playing Cards

55 playing cards celebrating great Open Champions at the Old Course, St Andrews, Scotland - the Home of Golf - including Snead and Nicklaus, Ballesteros and Faldo.

A unique collectors' deck of traditional playing cards featuring 18 great St Andrews Open champions and personalities on the court cards, aces and jokers.

Six Marrakech Greeting Card

Multiple Cards

WCS00208

$9.49 ex VAT

Six Marrakech Greeting Card with envelope.

1948

This greeting card is 4 3/4 x 6 9/10 inches (12.2 x 17.5cms).

The following message is inside:

With Christmas and New Year

Thoughts and Wishes

Six Tapestires at Blenheim Greeting Card

Multiple Cards

WCS00209

$9.49 ex VAT

Six Tapestires at Blenheim Greeting Card with envelope.

c. 1930

This greeting card is 4 3/4 x 6 9/10 inches (12.2 x 17.5cms).

The Beatles Playing Cards

Playing Cards

WCS17254

$9.49 ex VAT

Featuring the fab four on all 54 cards!

A collectors' pack of Traditional Playing Card, featuring 54 classic photos, many unpublished or rarely seen, of The Beatles performing and relaxing - including stunning portraits of four uniquely gifted musical stars, voted the greatest ever rock group.

The Genius of Nature playing cards

Playing Cards

WCS17248

$9.49 ex VAT

54 beautiful studies of flowers and fruit, birds and butterflies, landscape and rural life - in a traditional pack of collectors' playing cards by masters of the art of nature, including Monet, Cezanne, Hiroshige and the unsung limners of the medieval world. Features exquisite studies and scenes of the Natural World, from East & West.

The Fitzwilliam Museum, of the University of Cambridge is a museum of Classical, European and Oriental art. As these playing cards show, it boasts particularly fine holdings of medieval manuscripts, Japanese prints and Indian painting; and a superb collection of botanical illustrations.

Willie Rushton's Pack of Royals playing cards

Playing Cards

WCS17249

$9.49 ex VAT

Playing cards featuring caricatures of the Royal Family.

55 fine, traditional playing cards featuring caricatures by Willie-Rushton of the British Royal Family on the court cards and jokers.

Winston Churchill "A Study of Boats" Coasters

Placemats & Coasters

WCS00339

$9.49 ex VAT

Created by Border Fine Art, this is a boxed set of 4 wine coasters with an acrylic finish.

Size: 10.5cm x 10.5cm

"A Study of Boats”

Churchill enjoyed many painting holidays in the South of France. This particular work from around 1933 was formely in the Collection of Lady Churchill.

Churchill: The Painter

Churchill's talent was multi-facetted, he was a soldier, politician, wartime leader, writer and historian. In 1915, at the age of 41 Churchill discovered a natural talent as an artist and for the rest of his life he painted enthusiastically. His art embraced many subjects and locations in Britain and around the world. Churchill painted over 500 canvases predominantly of landscapes, but also still lifes and self portraits.

Winston Churchill "Bottlescape" Coasters

Placemats & Coasters

WCS00372

$9.49 ex VAT

Created by Border Fine Art, this is a boxed set of 4 wine coasters with an acrylic finish.

Size: 10.5cm x 10.5cm

"Bottlescape"
This work which to this day hangs in the dining room at Chartwell was Painted in 1915. Family would sometimes be called upon to help compose a "paintatious" group. Churchill's daughter, Mary Soames describes the detail of "bottlescape" - "an array of assorted bottles, from a gargantuan bottle of brandy to an imperial pint of champagne flanked with cigar boxes, lit by a lamp".

*extract from Winston Churchill- His Life as a Painter by Mary Soames.

Churchill: The Painter

Churchill's talent was multi-facetted, he was a soldier, politician, wartime leader, writer and historian. In 1915, at the age of 41 Churchill discovered a natural talent as an artist and for the rest of his life he painted enthusiastically. His art embraced many subjects and locations in Britain and around the world. Churchill painted over 500 canvases predominantly of landscapes, but also still lifes and self portraits.

Winston Churchill "View of Chartwell" Coasters

Placemats & Coasters

WCS00338

$9.49 ex VAT

Created by Border Fine Art, this is a boxed set of 4 wine coasters with an acrylic finish.

Size: 10.5cm x 10.5cm

“View At Chartwell”

Painted around 1938, this work features Chartwell with its lake, and the Weald of Kent in the distance.

Churchill: The Painter

Duck toothpick holder

Outdoor Living

WCS25545

$9.49 ex VAT

Fun and functionality combined; this duck is the ideal place to keep your tooth picks.

Palace Collection tea light

China

WCS17713

$9.49 ex VAT

Part of the Palace Collection, this beautifully designed tea light was made in England using fine bone china. The design was inspired by the decorative details from the State Rooms.

Small Velvety Purse

Gifts for her

WCS28520

$9.49 ex VAT

A pretty little lined purse in velvety material with diamante studs on the clasp; ideal for carrying in your evening bag. It measures c 9cm across. A larger version is also available from this website.

Small Velvety Purse

Accessories

WCS28520

$9.49 ex VAT

Winston Churchill His Wit and Wisdom

Blenheim Publications

WCS28501

$9.49 ex VAT

Especially printed and bound for Blenheim Palace, this small hardback volume contains a selection of his works and speeches, with an introduction by Jack House.

2007 Abolition of the Slave Trade £2 Brilliant Uncirculated Presentation Folder

Royal Mint

WCS17318

$9.99 ex VAT

200 years ago, the British Parliament acted to consign the cruel and inhumane practice of slave trading to history.

This brand new two-pound coin commemorates the 200th anniversary of the 1807 Act for the Abolition of the Slave Trade. The reverse features a brand new design by David Gentleman.

Struck to Brilliant Uncirculated standard, this splendid coin comes in an informative full-colour presentation folder.

Join numismatists around the world in commemorating this momentous Act of Parliament
Appreciate the simple yet evocative contours of the specially-commissioned obverse design
Own a new coin struck to the Royal Mint's rigorous standards of numismatic quality.

As a gift…

Here is an affordable memento that makes an ideal gift for children or budding historians. The quality is far higher than that of their loose change or pocket money. Your recipient will also appreciate the full-colour booklet with its informative illustrations and timeline spanning three centuries.

2007 Act of Union £2 Brilliant Uncirculated Presentation Folder

Royal Mint

WCS17317

$9.99 ex VAT

In 1707, Parliament passed the Act of Union that united England and Scotland into one kingdom. To commemorate that historic event, the Royal Mint has struck a new two-pound coin.

It is notable both for the quality of its minting and the specially commissioned design by Yvonne Holton, FRSA.

Struck to Brilliant Uncirculated standard, the 2007 Act of Union two-pound coin links your collection to one of the most significant events in British history.

Augment your collection with a coin representing the Act of Parliament that created Great Britain itself
Reflect proudly on a design drawing on the finest traditions of heraldic artistry
Own a new coin struck to the Royal Mint's rigorous standards of numismatic quality.

As a gift…

Now you can select a coin with a connection to 300 years of British history, assuring your gift a special place in the heart of anyone who receives it. They'll also appreciate the lavishly illustrated full-colour booklet. As affordable as it is inspiring, it makes an ideal memento for children.

Horse riding small coin purse

Gifts for her

WCS18297

$9.99 ex VAT

Featuring a design with horse riding illustrations on a rich red background, this small coin purse makes a perfect gift for horse lovers. Dimensions: 12cm (W) x 9cm (H)

Horse riding small coin purse

Accessories

WCS18297

$9.99 ex VAT

Featuring a design with horse riding illustrations on a rich red background, this small coin purse makes a perfect gift for horse lovers. Dimensions: 12cm (W) x 9cm (H)

Harmony tapestry coin purse

Gifts for her

WCS18293

$9.99 ex VAT

Practical coin purse with a beautiful black pattern on white background. Dimensions: 12cm (W) x 9cm (H)

Harmony tapestry coin purse

Accessories

WCS18293

$9.99 ex VAT

Practical coin purse with a beautiful black pattern on white background. Dimensions: 12cm (W) x 9cm (H)

THE CARRIER WAR

2nd World War

$14.99 ex VAT

20135.jpg"The Epic of Flight" series. Reading copy, pp. 19-136 detached, published without dust jacket. (176p., biblio., index.)

THE FALL OF JAPAN

2nd World War

$14.99 ex VAT

20098.jpgThe last weeks of World War II. A good copy. (316p., 8 illus., notes, biblio., index.)

THE FIRST FOUR GEORGES

British Empire

$14.99 ex VAT

20296.jpgThe first Hanoverian Kings of England, 1714-1820. A very good copy, covers lightly worn, price tag on rear cover. (189p., 20 illus., biblio., index.)

THE RISING SUN

2nd World War

$14.99 ex VAT

20110.jpgPulitzer Prize winning history. Reading copy, front cover detached & torn. (1072p., 60 illus., 8 maps, notes, sources, index.)

THE ZIMMERMAN TELEGRAM

1st World War

$14.99 ex VAT

20096.jpgA classic. Reading copy. (224p., sources, notes, index.)

Blenheim Palace Merlot 75cl

Food & Drink

WCS28527

$14.99 ex VAT

Blenheim Palace Merlot 75cl

Wines

WCS28527

$14.99 ex VAT

Blenheim Palace Sauvignon Blanc 75cl

Food & Drink

WCS28526

$14.99 ex VAT

Blenheim Palace Sauvignon Blanc 75cl

Wines

WCS28526

$14.99 ex VAT

Henry VIII Mouse Mat

Miscellaneous

WCS17400

$14.99 ex VAT

Artist Name:
Title: Henry VIII
Length: 230 mm
Width: 230 mm

Magnetic London

Fridge Magnets

WCS17477

$14.99 ex VAT

25mm square magnets on a 1mm strong magnet, kiss cut, presented in a set of 63 images on various locations in London.

Rose tea cosy

Gifts for her

WCS25547

$14.99 ex VAT

A spacious, padded tea cosy, with a simple rose bud design inside, made from 100% cotton. Produced in Ireland for the Royal Horticultural Society.

Rose tea cosy

Home

WCS25547

$14.99 ex VAT

A spacious, padded tea cosy, with a simple rose bud design inside, made from 100% cotton. Produced in Ireland for the Royal Horticultural Society.

Rose tea cosy

Accessories

WCS25547

$14.99 ex VAT

A spacious, padded tea cosy, with a simple rose bud design inside, made from 100% cotton. Produced in Ireland for the Royal Horticultural Society.

Shakespeare Computer Mousemat

Miscellaneous

WCS17398

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"Taylor Portrait"

180mm diameter

National Portrait Gallery, London

Shakespeare Insults Magnet Set

Fridge Magnets

WCS17403

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Artist Name: William Shakespeare
Title: Shakespeare Insults

Shape: 'Just Squares'

Width: 185 mm
Height: 285 mm

Six Mallows by Sir Winston Churchill Greeting Cards

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WCS00103

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Mallows Greeting Card with envelope.

Sir Winston Churchill. Circa 1930.

This greeting card is 4 3/4 x 6 9/10 inches (12.2 x 17.5cms).

Six Tapestires at Blenheim Greetings Card

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WCS00404

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The Scarlet Sunset Mouse Mat

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WCS17401

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Artist Name: Turner, JMW
Title: The Scarlet Sunset

Width: 230 mm
Height: 230 mm

Wine Oblong Magnet Set

Fridge Magnets

WCS17476

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Set of four William Shakespeare qoutation magnets.

Length: 8cm; Width: 5.5cm

Blenheim Palace Rose 75cl

Food & Drink

WCS17715

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Especially bottles for His Grace the Duke of Marlborough. A beautiful rose petal pink colour, this Vin De Pays d'Oc wine has a lovely red berry rounded palate; ideal with summer salads and white fish, or simply just drinking on its own. Serve lightly chilled. Product of France.

Blenheim Palace Rose 75cl

Wines

WCS17715

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Blenheim Palace black folding umbrella

Outdoor Living

WCS17747

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Black foldable umbrella, with Blenheim Palace logo printed on white.

Blossom bath and shower essence

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WCS17783

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Blossom satin body lotion

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WCS17782

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Churchill and the Generals

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WCS18255

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Churchill and the Generals, by Barrie Pitt. Paperback, 196 pages.

Churchill and the Generals

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WCS18255

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Churchill and the Generals, by Barrie Pitt. Paperback, 196 pages.

Churchill and the Generals

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WCS18255

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Churchill and the Generals, by Barrie Pitt. Paperback, 196 pages.

WINSTON CHURCHILL'S WAR LEADERSHIP

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9643.jpgA close look at Churchill's leadership during the Second World War by his esteemed official biographer. New, in wraps.

Blenheim Palace wood fruit

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WCS17745

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Handcrafted from wood from the parkland at Blenheim Palace. Assorted designs.

Blenheim Palace wood fruit

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WCS17745

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Handcrafted from wood from the parkland at Blenheim Palace. Assorted designs.

Shakeseare's 'Love' Quotations - Set of 4 Fridge Magnets

Fridge Magnets

WCS17948

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William Shakeseare's 'Love' Quotations, a set of 4 Fridge Magnets.

Magnet size: 8cm x 5.5cm

Winston Churchill Fridge Magnet Quotations

Fridge Magnets

WCS00250

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Magnetic Quotations – Snap apart the pre-cut pieces and attach to any metal surface.

18 x 28cm

“Broadly speaking, the short words are the best, and the old words best of all”, Churchill cared about his specific choice of words. Although clearly spontaneous, Churchill spent hours crafting his important works – the public speeches and the books which he knew would make his mark on history. Always supported by a bright young historian to help with his research, Churchill would dictate his piece to one of the roster of secretaries detailed to be there of his every thinking moment. Never still, he would carefully select each word as he walked up and down his office, ripping the page from the typewriter and revise each sentence until the whole was perfection. To get the more important pieces right, he would send them off to relevant friends and participants to receive their opinion and he would invariably sound our his guests ant the Chartwell dining table on the cadences and phraseology he was intending to employ. After supper he would retire back to his study for several more hours dictation before heading to bed well after 2am. His output was prodigious.

Churchill was a great statesman and an inspiration in dark times. His careful choice of words, his distinctive appearance, his bulldogged confidence and his highly informed and contrived public performance all contributed to his accomplishment. These quotations shall hopefully remind us of the unique approach of this unique character and amuse and inspire our daily doings.

Image: Winston Churchill gives his V for Victory.
Quotations:
• A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to put its pants on.
• Broadly speaking, the short words are the best, and the old words best of all.
• I have always felt that a politician be judged by the animesities he excites amongst his opponents.
• Golf is a game who’s aim is to hit a very small ball into an even smaller hole with weapons singularly ill-designed for the purpose.
• An old proverb there is, and mostly true – a living dog is better than a dead lion.
• I like pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.
• When you have to kill a man, it costs nothing to be polite.
• History will be kind to me for I intend to write it.
• Ending a sentence with a preposition is something up with I will not put.
• There is nothing more exhilarating that to be shot at without result.
• However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results.
• When I am abroad I always make it a rule never to criticize or attack the Government of my country. I make up for lost time when I am at home.
• He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the the vices I admire.
• A fanatic is one who can’t change his mind and wont change the subject.
• The price of greatness is responsibility. (has and image)
• The Americans will always do the right thing. After they’ve exhausted the alternatives.
• I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat.
• We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.

Large Velvety Purse

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WCS28521

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A pretty little lined purse in velvety material with diamante studs on the clasp; ideal for carrying in your evening bag. It measures c 10 cm across. A smaller version is also available from this website.

Large Velvety Purse

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WCS28521

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Rounded scent bottle

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WCS28519

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This petite, glass scent bottle with stopper makes an ideal addition to any lady’s dressing table. Around the neck hangs a beaded Indian charm. It stands c 10cm high with its stopper in. Two other bottles in this range are also available from this website.

Rounded scent bottle

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WCS28519

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Square scent bottle

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WCS28517

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Square scent bottle

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WCS28517

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Tall scent bottle

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WCS28518

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This petite, glass scent bottle with stopper makes an ideal addition to any lady’s dressing table. Around the neck hangs a beaded Indian charm. It stands c 12.5cm high with its stopper in. Two other bottles in this range are also available from this website.

Tall scent bottle

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WCS28518

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar small soft toy

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WCS28510

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A super-soft toy version of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, hero of the ever popular children’s book by Eric Carle. Measures c 25cm in length, a smaller version of this toy and other ‘Very Hungry Caterpillar’ products are available from this website.

The Search for Peace – A century of Peace Diplomacy

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WCS18248

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The Search for Peace – A century of Peace Diplomacy, by Douglas Hurd. Paperback, 242 pages.

The Search for Peace – A century of Peace Diplomacy

Books

WCS18248

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The Search for Peace – A century of Peace Diplomacy, by Douglas Hurd. Paperback, 242 pages.

The Search for Peace – A century of Peace Diplomacy

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WCS18248

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The Search for Peace – A century of Peace Diplomacy, by Douglas Hurd. Paperback, 242 pages.

GESTAPO

2nd World War

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5332.jpgAn attempt to clarify the specfific role played by the Gestapo in the atrocities of WWII. A good copy, spine bumped, binding slightly loosened, contents fine (275 pages, works cited, glossary, index).

WITHIN LIMITS. THE U.S. AIR FORCE AND THE KOREAN WAR.

Aviation

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7162.jpgKorean War fiftieth anniversary commemorative edition. 61pages, 12 illustrations, 2 maps, bibliography.

YEAGER

Aviation

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5579.jpgThe self-titled world's most famous test pilot, WWII ace, who served in Korea & Vietnam and was also the first to break the sound barrier. A very good copy, in slightly chipped price-clipped dust jacket (342p., 19 illus., index).

CHURCHILL'S FOLLY

New Books

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10169.jpgA mint copy.

Questions and Analysis in History: CHURCHILL

New Books

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1142.jpgThe author is head of Corporate Education at the Imperial War Museum and has taught at the Cabinet War rooms. His book gives students a close analysis of Churchill's career from the Board of Trade to Prime Minister, providing questions and sample worked-up answers at the end of each chapter. A stimulating book which students and Churchillophiles will find invaluable in learning or brushing-up. New, in wraps.

THE WIT AND WISDOM OF WINSTON CHURCHILL

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28.jpgA useful quotation book. New in wraps.

Blossom scented candle

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WCS17784

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Blossom guest soap

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WCS17781

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Crystal crown book mark

Gifts for her

WCS25527

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An elegant book mark, studded with diamontes.

Crystal crown book mark

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WCS25527

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An elegant book mark, studded with diamontes.

Crystal crown book mark

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WCS25527

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An elegant book mark, studded with diamontes.

Vintage flour shaker

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WCS23634

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Trying to sieve flour over your pastry with fingers covered in dough is a thing of the past with this retro style flour shaker. It stands 12cm tall.

Vintage pastry cutter set

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WCS23635

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This retro style set of cookie cutters in a stylish enamel tine will grace any home contemporary or old. The box measures c 12cm x 12cm.

1000 piece Jigsaw Puzzle

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WCS00433

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1000 Pieces

1000 piece Jigsaw Puzzle

Jigsaws

WCS00433

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1000 Pieces

1000 piece Jigsaw Puzzle

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WCS00434

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1000 Pieces

1000 piece Jigsaw Puzzle

Jigsaws

WCS00434

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1000 Pieces

2007 Diamond Wedding £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Presentation Folder

Royal Mint

WCS17315

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For only the fifth time in British numismatic history, The Royal Mint has struck a United Kingdom coin bearing a conjoint portrait.

The occasion could hardly be more significant, either for the monarchy or the knowledgeable coin collector. The Diamond Wedding of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness Prince Philip.

Struck to Brilliant Uncirculated standard, this five-pound crown bears new, specially commissioned designs for both its reverse and obverse.

Secure one of only five British coins ever to have borne a conjoint royal portrait
Own a new coin struck to The Royal Mint's rigorous standards of numismatic quality
Celebrate with a proud nation as we mark the Queen's 60 years of marriage.

As a gift…

This five-pound crown is an ideal gift for a birthday, Christmas or a personal achievement. It would also make the perfect start for a budding coin collector. Enhanced by a full-colour illustrated booklet, it makes an affordable memento for proud British subjects of all ages.

All the World's a Stage: Music for William Shakespeare

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WCS16963

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Music from the sixteenth to the eighteenth centuries composed for Shakespeare's plays or to celebrate his work. A wide range of instrumental sounds and some splendid singing create a fascinating programme of dynamic and cheerful English music, performed by one of Britain's leading ensembles.

Country Dances and Cotillions Charles Dibdin (1745-1814)
1 Mrs Quickly
2 As You Like It
3 The Taming of the Shrew
4 Alls Well That Ends Well

5 O Mistress Mine Thomas Morley (c.1557-1602)
6 It was a lover and his lass Thomas Morley First Book of Airs, 1600
7 Passymeasures Pavan Thomas Morley
8 Full fathom five thy father lies Robert Johnson (c. 1583-1633)
9 Where the bee sucks Robert Johnson

Suite from The Fairy Queen (1692) Henry Purcell (1659-1695)
10 Hornpipe in G minor
11 Hornpipe in D minor
12 Rondeau
13 Dance for the fairies

14 When daisies pied Thomas Arne (1710-78)
15 To Fair Fidele's grassy tomb Thomas Arne
16 Where the bee sucks Thomas Arne
17 Pavan and Galliard William Byrd
18 The Fairy Masque Anonymous
19 The First Witches Dance from the Masque of Queens (Whitehall, 1609)
20 The Second Witches Dance from the Masque of Queens
21 Heart's Ease arr. Anthony Holborne (1599)
22 Orpheus with his lute Matthew Locke (c.1621-1677)
23 Let's have a dance upon the heath Matthew Locke

Suite from The Tempest (1674) Matthew Locke
24 Curtain tune
25 Minoit
26 Second Gavot
27 A Martial Jigge
28 Lilk

29 Greensleeves to a Ground Anonymous 17th century pub.1700
30 Orpheus with his lute Thomas Chilcot (c.1700-1766)

31 Strawberry Leaves Anonymous English 17th century
A medley of English ballad tunes

MUSICA DONUM DEI
Diane Terry Baroque violin and viola
Julia Black Baroque violin and viola
Michael Sanderson Tenor voice and Baroque violin
Wendy Hancock Recorder, Baroque flute and viola da gamba
Catherine Finnis Baroque 'cello and viola da gamba
Michael Overbury Harpsichord

All The World's a Stage

The contents of this CD grew almost directly out of Musica Donum Dei's popular concert programme 'For the Love of Shakespeare'. In these live performances we sought to offer a spectrum of Shakespearean music from the very end of the 16th through to the later 18th century, together with some indication of the original dramatic contexts within which the pieces were first given. Here, we present a variety of original English song-settings and instrumental pieces from Shakespeare's own time (Morley and Johnson) through to Dibdin (1769), including some striking items composed for The Tempest by Matthew Locke, as well as a sequence of movements inspired by A Midsummer Night's Dream taken from Purcell's Fairy Queen music. We are not thorough-going purists, but believe that the spirit of the music is usually best served by adopting the most appropriate performance style for each era - viols for the early songs, 'twig' bows for the 17th-century string music, and recorders and flute where they seem most appropriate.

We begin with a set of pieces by Charles Dibdin, a multi-talented composer, instrumentalist, singer, writer, novelist and dramatist, whose task it was to compose music for the famous Shakespeare Jubilee of 1769, given in Stratford-upon-Avon. These three extraordinary days of celebration - which in the event turned out to be largely in honour of the great actor David Garrick! - contained not a single authentic line of Shakespeare, so heavily rewritten were the plays to suit 18th-century taste. But as a spin-off, Dibdin published his XII Country Dances and VI Cotillions, a set of delightful miniature character pieces whose sophistication of harmony belies their apparently fresh and naïve quality.

The next group of songs dates from Shakespeare's own time, and are thus rare examples of music which might have been heard in the original (or at least early) productions. The text of 'O Mistress Mine' comes from Twelfth Night II.3 (1602) where it is sung by the Clown. Our performance is based on the instrumental version in Thomas Morley's book of Consort Lessons (1599), where it is most likely a setting by Morley himself of an old tune, although there is a more elaborate version by Byrd in the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book. 'It was a lover and his lass ' from As you Like It (1600) is heard in Thomas Morley's version, this time from his First Book of Airs, also of 1600. 'Full fathom five thy father lies ' by Robert Johnson is set to a famous song-text sung by Ariel in The Tempest (1611) as is 'Where the bee sucks'. We include a version of the same song by Arne on a later track. Our versions substitute harpsichord for lute, but maintain the original layout of the harmony. We break up the songs with a solo harpsichord version of a 'Passymeasures pavan' - a genre mentioned in Twelfth Night V.1.

Purcell's Fairy Queen was first performed with 'Singing Dancing and Machines interwoven, after the manner of an Opera', at the Queen's Theatre, Dorset Gardens on 2 May 1692. Although loosely based on A Midsummer Night's Dream, again it contains no real Shakespeare, and certainly no authentic Shakespearean text. But the music portrays very vividly the fairy element that is quintessential to the play - a spirit we have tried to capture in this miniature suite.

The Shakespeare settings by Thomas Arne, published in 1741, are classics of their time and place, and still delightful over two and a half centuries later. Charles Burney famously described Arne's style as 'so easy, natural and agreeable…. that it had an effect upon our national taste'. We include 'When Daisies Pied' from Loves Labour's Lost (1598), 'To Fair Fidele's Grassy Tomb' from Cymbeline (1610/11), and another setting of 'Where the bee sucks' from The Tempest (1611).

For our 'Masque Set' we have begun with two of the most popular dances of Shakespeare's day by William Byrd - first a stately pavan, then a lively galliard. Both these dance-tunes are mentioned in Twelfth Night (1602). Then we compare fairies with witches in three typical 'antimasque' dances, described by Ben Jonson as a 'spectacle of strangenesse', which preceded the main masque and acted as a ''foyle, or false-Masque'. The witches' dances probably derive from the performances of Ben Jonson's Masque of Queens given at Whitehall in 1609, only three years or so after the Globe production of Macbeth (1606). The set ends with a contemporary arrangement of 'Heart's Ease', mentioned in Romeo and Juliet, act IV. Peter: 'Musicians, O musicians, Heart's ease, Heart's ease, O, an' you will have me live? Play Heart's ease'. In one of the Cambridge lute books (MS. Dd.ii.ll in the University Library) 'Hartes ease' is written at the end of the piece, on f.44r. The tune is performed here in the five-part version set by Anthony Holborne, and published in 1599 as 'The Honie-suckle'.

The Locke group begins with two Shakespeare song-settings, both published by Playford in 1673. The first, 'Orpheus with his lute', is taken from Henry VIII (1613) and the second, 'Let's have a dance upon the heath' is more loosely associated with Macbeth. These lead into a suite compiled from Locke's music for a revision of The Tempest by Thomas Shadwell as The Enchanted Island, produced for the New Dorset Garden Theatre (1674). The strikingly atmospheric 'Curtain tune' contains some of the earliest written dynamic markings, such as: 'lowder by degrees', 'lowd', and 'soft and slow by degrees'. It leads into a set of dances of great character and individuality.

The very well-known traditional tune of 'Greensleeves' certainly pre-dates Shakespeare, and is mentioned in The Merry Wives of Windsor II.1 where Mistress Page says wittily of Falstaff, comparing his disposition to the truth of his never-ending flow of words: '…they do no more adhere and keep place together than the hundred and fifty psalms to the tune of 'Greensleeves…' This anonymous version, 'Green Sleeves to a Ground', was published by John Walsh in The First Part of the Division Flute (London, 1706).

This is followed by another setting of 'Orpheus with his lute', this time by Thomas Chilcot, organist of Bath Abbey in the mid-18th century and a rival to Arne in his feeling for niceties of word-setting and instrumentation - in this case a felicitous combination of flute with pizzicato strings and continuo.

Finally, there is a freewheeling medley of popular ballad and dance tunes, taken from the mid-17th century MS collection of part-books Lbl Add. 17786-91, all probably (and in the case of 'Bonny sweet Robin' quite certainly) known to Shakespeare: Ophelia in Hamlet IV. 5, cries 'For bonny sweet Robin is all my joy…And will a not come again, And will a not come again?'
Wendy Hancock

Blenheim Palace Teddy

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WCS17767

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This soft teddy bear is hand made using the highest quality materials; he has ‘Blenheim Palace' embroidered on his foot and printed on the silky ribbon around his neck. A ticket on the bear reads, ‘My name is Winnie, please look after me'. This product was fairly traded with the people and countries of manufacture. Not suitable for children under 36 months. Measures approximately 25cm.Made especially for Blenheim Palace.

Blenheim Palace Teddy

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WCS17767

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Blenheim Palace Teddy

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WCS17767

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Bronnley Soap of The River Meuse by Winston Churchill

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3 x 100g luxury Bronnley soaps with specially created fragrances presented in a smart gift box.

"The River Meuse":
This beautiful painting is of the River Meuse at Dinant in Southern Belgium. In 1946 Belgium’s Prince Regent invited Churchill to make a private visit to the region, which inspired a number of works.

Churchill: The Painter
Churchill's talent was multi-facetted, he was a soldier, politician, wartime leader, writer and historian. In 1915, at the age of 41 Churchill discovered a natural talent as an artist and for the rest of his life he painted enthusiastically. His art embraced many subjects and locations in Britain and around the world. Churchill painted over 500 canvases predominantly of landscapes, but also still lifes and self portraits.

Bronnley:
Today, under the guidance of the founder's granddaughter, Ms. Ann Rossiter, Bronnley continues to provide the highest quality products utilising only the finest ingredients. Bronnley's fine English soaps and toiletries are distributed worldwide to over sixty countries. The continuity of remaining a family owned company for 118 years has assured unwavering standards. This continued commitment to old world craftsmanship remains their inspiration.

Changing The Guard: Great Military Band Music

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WCS16964

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'They're changing the guard at Buckingham Palace…' and this is what they might play: a superb mix of marching tunes and popular songs, played here by a mighty tour de force of virtuoso bandsmen chosen from amongst the best bands from Her Majesty's Armed Forces.

1 The British Grenadiers Traditional arranged J Mendlesohn
The Band of the Welsh Guards
2 Early One Morning Traditional arranged S Stirling
The Band of the Royal Air Force Regiment
3 Fanfare for a Royal Occasion RA Ridings
The Band of the Coldstream Guards
4 Theme from '200l' & Superman Richard Strauss arranged Martin Keven
& John Williams
The Band of the Grenadier Guards
5 Orb and Sceptre - extract Sir William Walton
The Band of the Coldstream Guards
6 Cavatina (The Deer Hunter) Stanley Myers
The Regimental Band of the 1st Battalion Parachute Regiment
7 All I Ask of You (Phantom of the Opera) Andrew Lloyd Webber
The Band of the Army Air Corps
8 State Occasion Robert Farnon
The Band of the Welsh Guards
9 Fame and Glory Albert E Matt
The Band of the Coldstream Guards
10 633 Squadron Ron Goodwin
The Band of the Royal Air Force Regiment
11 Crown Imperial Sir William Walton
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus conducted by Carl Davis
12 In the Mood Garland, Razaf
The Royal Air Force Squadronaires
13 Alexander's Ragtime Band Irving Berlin arranged John Higgins
The Band of the Dragoon Guards
14 God Bless the Prince of Wales Brinley Richards
The Band of the Welsh Guards
15 Scarborough Fair Stuart Stirling
The Band of the Royal Air Force College
16 Bugler's Holiday Leroy Anderson
The Band of the Corps of Royal Engineers
17 Zadok the Priest George Frideric Handel
The Band of the Welsh Guards
18 Water Music - Finale George Frideric Handel
The Band of the Coldstream Guards
19 Send in the Clowns Stephen Sondheim
The Band of the Royal Irish Regiment
20 Unchained Melody A North
The Central Band of the Royal British Legion
21 Ascot Gavotte Frederick Loewe
The Band of the Coldstream Guards
22 Welcome the Queen - excerpt Sir Arthur Bliss
The Band of the Welsh Guards
23 Heart of Oak William Boyce
The Band of the Royal Marines

Tracks 2,4,6,10,12,13,15,16,19,20 courtesy of Bandleader Recordings
All other tracks courtesy of Rainbow Productions Ltd
Cover image: Welsh Guards - Smart Men Wanted Recruitment Poster 1919, by English School (20th century) Private collection/www.bridgeman.co.uk, Bonhams, London, UK
Programme notes by Martin Moritz

The recent 50th Jubilee of Her Majesty, The Queen has shown what an enormous treasure house of history and tradition London has. There is no other city in the world that can so readily rise to such important occasions, and it has done so for a thousand years. One of London's most colourful ceremonies has now taken place for almost three hundred and fifty years.

The correct name of the ceremony known as 'Changing of the Guard' is actually 'Mounting the Guard', a cavalry term. In this - one of the oldest and most familiar of all royal formalities - a new Guard exchanges duty with the old Guard, drawn from one of the regiments of Foot Guards. The handover is accompanied by a Guards' band and the music played ranges from traditional military marches to familiar popular music.

Since 1660, Household Troops have guarded the Sovereign and the Royal Palaces. Until 1689, the Sovereign lived mostly at the Palace of Whitehall and was guarded there by the Household Cavalry. They still mount guard at Horse Guards Arch today, although occasionally units such as the King's Troop and the Royal Horse Artillery take over to enable the Household Cavalry to pursue their operational duties.

In 1689, the court relocated to St. James's Palace, which was guarded by the Foot Guards. When Queen Victoria moved into Buckingham Palace in 1837, The Queen's Guard remained at St. James's Palace, with a detachment guarding Buckingham Palace, a procedure that remains until today. When the Queen is in residence, there are four sentries at the front of the building. When she is away, there are two.Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of the Sovereign and was first opened to the public in 1993. Its history began in 1702 when the Duke of Buckingham had it built as his London home. The Duke sold the house in 1761 to George III and it was renamed "Queen's House" in 1774 as Queen Charlotte resided there. Today it is used not only as the home of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, but also for the administrative work of the monarchy.

The Queen's Guard generally consists of Foot Guards. A band leads the new guard from Wellington or Chelsea Barracks, to the forecourt of the palace, and after the conclusion of the ceremony, it leads the old guard back to the barracks. There are, in total, five regiments of Foot Guards and each wears scarlet tunics and black bearskins. The regiments can be identified by their different coloured plumes and the differing arrangement of buttons on their tunics: The Grenadier Guards have white plumes and evenly spaced buttons; the Coldstream Guards, red plumes and buttons in pairs; The Scot Guards, no plumes and buttons in threes; the Irish Guards, blue plumes and buttons in fours and the Welsh Guards, white-and-green plumes and buttons in fives. If the regiments have operational commitments, other infantry units such as the Brigade of Gurkhas will take part instead.

Guard mounting takes place in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace at 11.30 am, and lasts about 45 minutes. It occurs daily from April until the end of June and on alternate days for the rest of the year, weather permitting.

Christmas from Cambridge

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WCS16966

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Carols and Christmas Music from Queens' College, Cambridge

CONTENTS:

1 A solis ortus cardine
Plainsong - Sarum chant
2 Verbum patris umanatur
Plainsong
3 Nowell: Dieus vous garde
Richard Smart (fl. 1428-77)
4 Estampie from the Robertsbridge Codex
Played by James Weeks
5 Ther is no rose of swych vertu
Fifteenth century
6 Lullay, lullow: I saw a swete semly syght
Fifteenth century
7 Swete was the song the Virgine soong
Arranged Thomas Hammond
8 Lullaby, my sweet little baby
William Byrd
9 A fancy
William Byrd
Played by Matthew Steynor
10 Bethlehem Down
Peter Warlock
11 Silent Night
Arranged Alan Ridout
12 Long, long ago
Herbert Howells
13 All this time
William Walton
14 The holly and the ivy
Arranged H Walford Davies
15 What cheer?
William Walton
16 Toccata on 'Veni Emmanuel'
Played by Matthew Steynor
17 Ave regina coelorum
Michael Finnissy
18 The fader if heven
Peter Maxwell Davies
19 Verbum supernum
Plainsong

This recording brings together some fine choral music from over one thousand years of Christmas celebrations. Familiar ancient carols such as 'The holly and the ivy' mix with medieval music and more recent choral pieces from the twentieth century in a programme sung by one of the Cambridge's finest choirs.

Plainsong is one of the greatest musical resources. Its purity and apparent simplicity have inspired composers over the centuries. In the old English hymn 'A solis ortus cardine' (track 1) the choir sings of the birth of Jesus and of the angels and shepherds of the Christmas story from Bethlehem. The scene is thus set for the rest of the programme. This leads us through a series of medieval and renaissance carols (many transcribed from manuscripts in Cambridge libraries) to recently composed music, including a beautiful piece by Michael Finnissy. 'Ave regina' (track 17) which is based on the words and music of another plainsong hymn.

The Choir of Queens' College, Cambridge
Directed by James Weeks
Matthew Steynor, organ

Soprano
Joanna Willmott, Rachel Flecker, Natalie Malikova, Caroline Gill,

Jo Kilpatrick, Naomi Lovett, Mai King

Alto
Christi Burt, Beth Guiton, Helen McKenna, Amy Clemitshaw, Frances

Gibson

Tenor
John Paul Hoskins, Richard Tiley, Paul Naish, Daniel Oi

Bass
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Daniel Clarke

Recorded in the chapel of Queens' College, Cambridge

Christmas from Oxford

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Carols and Christmas music from Worcester College, Oxford

The dreaming spires of Oxford at Christmas time evoke the timeless appeal of Christmas carols and music. From one of Oxford's finest chapels comes this selection of favourite and familiar carols together with a selection of fine choral pieces for the festive season. The resonant acoustics of Worcester College chapel amply support the voices of men and boys who are accompanied by the organ. The programme opens with the magical sound of a solo treble singing the first verse of Once in royal David's city. The rich sounds of the full choir and organ join in for the second verse and establish a lovely atmosphere of Christmas music from one of England's major musical centres.

1 Once in royal David's city
HJ Gauntlett/AH Mann arranged D Willcocks
2 The Sussex Carol
Traditional arranged D Willcocks
3 Away in a manger
WJ Kirkpatrick arranged D Willcocks
4 The Shepherds' Farewell
H Berlioz
5 God rest you merry, gentlemen
Traditional arranged D Willcocks
6 In the bleak midwinter
H Darke
7 In dulci jubilo
RL Pearsall
8 Shepherd's Pipe Carol
J Rutter
9 We three Kings
JH Hopkins arranged M Hartley
10 O come, all ye faithful
Anon arranged D Willcocks
11 The truth from above
Traditional arranged Vaughan Williams
12 See amid the winter's snow
J Goss arranged D Willcocks
13 I sing of a maiden
P Hadley
14 Good King Wenceslas
Piae Cantiones Arranged R Jaques
15 Here is the little door
H Howells
16 A spotless rose
H Howells
17 The Wassail song
Traditional arranged C Sparkhall
18 Hark the herald angels sing
F Mendelssohn arranged D Willcocks

Christmas from Oxford
Carols and Christmas Music from Worcester College, Oxford

'Peace on earth and mercy mild', angelic voices and the eternal and ancient message of Christmas can all be found in this collection of music sung by youthful voices from Oxford. Worcester College choir consists of undergraduate students and boys. The director and organist are also undergraduates and the boys come mainly from the Oxford area and attend a choir school in the city.

The programme presents a varied range of Christmas choral music from several centuries. Many of our most favourite Christmas carols are Victorian in origin, including 'Once in royal David's city' and 'See amid the winter's snow'. Some are much older - 'In dulci jubilo' and the 'Sussex Carol' are just two carols with origins in medieval times. These two old melodies are presented here in modern arrangements, where they take on a similar style to many of the modern compositions that can also be heard on the recording. John Rutter's fluent style is easily recognisable in the 'Shepherd's Pipe Carol'. Patrick Hadley's 'I sing of a maiden' is exquisitely crafted and David Willcocks' arrangements and descants are among the most popular and familiar carol compositions ever known.

Winter, snow scenes, imagery of roses and revelry are major themes of these carols and Christmas music. The news of the birth of Jesus, the manger in the stable and the Christmas stories of the shepherds and the wise men all find their place in the music. Some pieces include organ accompaniment, some are for choir alone. Many pieces feature solo voices from within the choir, especially when there is a story to be told, as in 'Good King Wenceslas and 'We three Kings'. Particularly fine are the two works by Herbert Howells, which are placed together: 'Here is the little door' expresses wonderment upon seeing the baby Jesus in the stable. 'A spotless rose' features a solo tenor voice singing a message of renewal and hope - fine sentiments for Christmas as the new millennium approaches.

The Choir of Worcester College, Oxford
Director Christopher Sparkhall
Organist Myles Hartley

Liam Hughes (Head Chorister)
Howard Feather
Lewis Fowler
James Birkett
Ben Matthew
Ben Schmidt (tracks 1 & 6)
Mark Blanchard
Sam Gardom
Hugh Fickling
Philip Birkett (track 14)
Ben Hughes
Alistair Whitney
Gabriel Mynheer

Andrew Hamilton
Robert Jones (track 9)
Brian Chapman (tracks 6 & 9)
Laurence MacFaul (tracks 11 & 14)
Xavier Iles
Colin McKenzie
Alistair Merry (tracks 9 & 16)

Recorded in the chapel of Worcester College, Oxford by kind permission of the Provost and Fellows
Produced by Martin Souter
Cover picture: Oxford by Andrew Lawson

Churchill Speaks 1897-1963

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England's Favourite Poems

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An anthology of England's favourite poems chosen and read by broadcaster Margaret Howard, with Bernard Palmer and David Bellan. The programme include classic and well-known works interspersed with appropriate piano music.

CONTENTS:

1 The Listeners Walter de la Mare (1873-1956)
2 Upon Westminster Bridge William Wordsworth (1770-1850)
3 Ode to Autumn John Keats (1795-1821)
4 Music: Nocturne in E flat major Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849)

5 I remember I remember Thomas Hood (1799-1845)
6 How do I love thee? Elisabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861)
7 Music: Dreaming Robert Schumann (1810-1856)

8 Blow, bugle, blow Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809-1892)
9 Home thoughts from abroad Robert Browning (1812-1889)
10 Kubla Khan Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834)
11 Pied beauty Gerard Manley Hopkins (1844-1889)
12 Music: Butterflies Edvard Grieg (1843-1907)

13 When you are old
14 Sea Fever John Masefield (1878-1967)
15 Do not go gentle Dylan Thomas (1914-1953)
16 The way through the woods Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936)
17 Music: Little bird Edvard Grieg

18 If Rudyard Kipling
19 Music: Presto agitato Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827)
from 'Moonlight' Sonata
20 The old vicarage Rupert Brooke (1887-1915)

21 Gus the theatre cat TS Eliot (1888-1965)
22 Music: 'Kitty' waltz Gabriel Fauré

23 Welsh incident Robert Graves (1895-1985)
24 Not waving but drowning Stevie Smith (1902-1971)
25 When I am old Jenny Joseph (b. 1932)
26 What is this life William Henry Davies (1871-1940)
27 I wandered lonely as a cloud William Wordsworth
28Remember me Christina Georgina Rossetti (1830-94)
29 Stop all the clocks WH Auden (1907-1973)
30 Adelstrop Edward Thomas (1878-1917)

Readers

Margaret Howard
Bernard Palmer
David Bellan

Music played by Martin Souter

This album assembles a collection of poetry, chosen from among the favourite poems of the English-speaking world, and from personal favourites of Margaret Howard and her companion readers. Poetry is expressive and emotional, and we have amplified the emotions and expressivity we have found in these poems by adding suitable music to the programme. The music serves partly as illustration, and partly as reflection of the words we hear. We also have used some sound effects to add a certain 'atmosphere', and take our readings beyond the everyday. We hope that our additions to the spoken word will help listeners, either by guiding their thoughts, or simply producing further musical pleasure beyond that of the words themselves. For we must not forget that, while there are those differences between words and music, there are nevertheless similarities too: words when spoken have a language and rhythm of their own, and thus, as we hear or read them, they create their own music.

Words and music are curious bedfellows. Words are theoretically precise, and are designed to express the thoughts of the speaker or writer as accurately as the author's own grasp of language and that of their listener or reader will allow. Composers of music have devoted much time and energy in the last few centuries to turning their musical art into as precise an expressive form as words, and would argue that the very nature of music, which bypasses spoken language, gives it a very direct, intuitive form of communication, not dependent upon a spoken language. Thus listeners from different nations or continents can hear the same meaning in a piece - or their own interpretation of some universal meaning - without the need either to speak the same language as the composer, or even to be from a similar cultural background.

Music can thus amplify understanding of words. This may, in fact, be why opera has survived as a genre for centuries, despite the ridicule to which it is periodically subjected. Our programme is not operatic in any way, of course, but nevertheless, the combination of music and the spoken word is designed for the one to complement the other.

As I listen to the selection of poems on this album I am struck that many of them feature a landscape or scene. A physical place (or even an imagined one) becomes the anchor point for a story, or an emotional description of events in the life (or soul) of the author, or a further journey into an inner landscape. Walter de la Mare's 'ferny forest floor' is instantly clear to the mind's eye, but the poet leads us much further than that, upon a psychological journey and into a strange world of ghosts and darkness.

Wordsworth starts out 'Upon Westminster Bridge', but soon takes us much further away. To dwellers in the very early twenty first century Wordsworth's London would doubtless seem calm and quiet in comparison with our own experiences, but for the Lakeland composer, the big city was noisy and bustling, certainly compared with the Grasmere home he loved so much. It proved to be an inspirational starting point for some universal truths. The world of Kubla Khan is conjured up in so few words, as is the 'pied beauty' of Manley Hopkins or Kipling's 'Way through the woods'.

We hope that you will enjoy this journey of poetry and music and that the combination of the two will bring you much pleasure.

Martin Souter, executive producer

Great Music from the Court of Elizabeth I

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Glorious music from the rich and glamorous court of Elizabeth I, composed by her favourite composer, William Byrd (1543-1623), and other musicians of her time. Viols, flutes, lutes and voices combine in a striking programme of songs and dances. Great music for a cheerful Sunday morning!

CONTENTS:

1 La Rosignall Jane Pickering
2 Duncomb's Galliard Anonymous
3 The Frog Galliard Thomas Morley
4 O Noble England - Mounsier's Almaine William Byrd
5 Lord, in Thy Rage William Byrd
6 Rejoice unto the Lord William Byrd
7 Time stands still John Dowland
8 Bergamasca Anonymous
9 In Angel's Weed William Byrd
10 The Batchelar's Delight Richard Allison
11 The Ladye Frances Sydney's Almain Richard Allison
12 The Widow's Mite Daniel Bachiler
13 O Mistress Mine Thomas Morley
14 Out of the Orient Crystal Skies William Byrd
15 Susanna Fair William Byrd
16 In Nomine John Tavener
17 Pavan Thomas Lupo
18 Say Love if Ever Thou Didst Find John Dowland
19 Drewries Accordes Anonymous
20 Fantasia a 3 William Byrd
21 Fantasia a 4 William Byrd

The Elizabethan Consort
Sara Stowe, voice
Sharon Lindo, violin
Wendy Hancock, treble viol and flute
Lynda Sayce, lute
Imogen Seth-Smith, bass viol
Stewart McCoy, cittern, lute, tenor viol
Roderick Morris, bass viol
Matthew Spring, bandora, lute and bass viol

Elizabeth I's court was a great place to be a musician, and opportunities to make music were all around, whether for use in religious services, or for pleasurable moments during entertainment and relaxation. William Byrd was the queen's particular musical favourite, but this did not exclude others such as Morley or Allison from getting a hearing. This album concentrates on the secular rather than the sacred, and, from music in praise of the Queen, and of England, to dance tunes and songs, it presents a selection of many of the types of music which a courtier in late sixteenth century London would have heard and known.

A wide range of instruments can be heard, from the plaintive viols in various sizes, large and small, to lutes and flutes and their more familiar sounds. The viols are especially important, since they give a good sense of the sounds world of the English Renaissance. These instruments, like modern day violins and cellos, are played with the bow, but even the smallest of them, the treble viol, is played resting on the knees. The viols have frets, like guitars and lutes, and their antique sounds are especially evocative of ages past. Many of the pieces are songs, accompanied by a 'broken consort' - various instruments, plucked, bowed and blown, to make a superbly rich sound, like that of a miniature orchestra. Particularly noticeable in this consort is the fine lute part, which scurries about in between the slower notes of the bowed instruments, in fine virtuoso form. The violin seems always to have the tune, but careful listening will reveal

that each instrument has its own importance. The bass instruments in this consort include the viol, and the unusual bandora, a sort of large guitar invented in 1562, which was considered an essential part of such a group.

The viols also play a separate group, including a beautiful fantasia by William Byrd. In the 'Fantasia a3', these instruments are joined by the singer. She sings the notes of her part as 'sol-fa', creating an interesting, semi-instrumental role for the voice. Although this seems unusual to us now, it was a typical feature of performances in Elizabeth's time. The abstract sounds are soothing, and we can focus on the purity and beauty of the singer's tone. Sara Stowe has one of the finest voices for this music of any, and she is ably accompanied by the Elizabethan Consort, a group of musicians brought together specially for this recording.

Great Music from the Court of Henry VIII

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Superb singing from one of England's exceptional new vocal ensembles, alongside music for lute and clavichord, in a programme of music from the court of Henry VIII, brings to life the pages of a musical manuscript which belonged to the King himself, and which includes many of his own compositions.

CONTENTS:

1 Nil majus superi vident Anonymous
2 Ah the sighs William Cornysh c.1465-1523
3 Consort XV Henry VIII 1491-1547
4 Consort IX Anonymous
5 Somewhat musing Robert Fayrfax d.1521
6 Without discord Henry VIII
7 If love now reigned (I) Henry VIII
8 Dulcis amica Johannes Prioris c.1460-1514
9 Pastime with good companye Henry VIII
10 What remedy, what remedy? Anonymous
11 Consort XVI Henry VIII
12 Consort V Henry VIII
13 Consort X Anonymous
14 England be glad Anonymous
15 Alas, what shall I do Henry VIII
16 Si fortune Anonymous
17 Alles regretz Hayne Van Ghizeghem c.1445-c.1495
18 Why shall not I? Anonymous
19 My though oppressed Anonymous
20 Taunder naken Henry VIII
21 Farewell my joy Robert Cooper d.1516
22 Jay pryse amours Anonymous
23 De tous bien plane Hayne Van Ghizeghem
24 Adieu madame Henry VIII
25 Adieu mes amours William Cornysh

Alamire
directed by David Skinner

Recorded in the chapel of Magdalen College, Oxford by kind permission of the President and Fellows with Lynda Sayce, lute Martin Souter, clavichord Clavichord recorded by kind permission of Daphne Briggs, Oxford

Great Music from the Court of Henry VIII

Music from the early Tudor court is contained in three major sources: the so-called Ritson and Fayrfax manuscripts, from the reign of Henry VII, and the more famous 'Henry VIII songbook', compiled in the decade after Henry VIII's coronation. The books, it may be said, represent a musical window into the cultural life of these two Tudor kings.

Henry VII was a usurper king, and ended the Wars of the Roses when he defeated the Yorkist Richard III at the battle of Bosworth in 1485, uniting the houses of Lancaster and York (Henry took Elizabeth of York, daughter of Edward IV, as his wife). But, while his maternal grandfather was John of Gaunt, son of the great Edward III, Henry's claim to the throne was not as strong as others in the realm, so he forever sought to strengthen his claim.

He had two sons by Elizabeth, Arthur and Henry, and, with that done, he went on to establish a rich and powerful kingdom. Still, he was not a popular monarch among the people, and his court was often characterized as cold and miserly; it is interesting to see reflected this mix of melancholy and piety in the music of his court, with conventional literary themes of the period: chance, fortune, and the dance of life.

Arthur, heir to Henry VII's throne, died unexpectedly in 1502 while honeymooning in Ludlow with his new wife Catherine of Aragon. The spotlight was now fixed on the dead prince's eleven-year-old brother, Henry. Where Arthur was a sickly youth,

Henry was fair and athletic and spent much of his youth in study, especially excelling in the arts and music. When he succeeded his father in 1509 at the prime age of eighteen, Henry was over six-feet tall, remarkably handsome, and he brought with him a welcome change from the relatively dark years of Henry VII's court. This was a time for celebration, and the songbook which now bears the young king's name is famous for its variety and as a record of the breadth of musical life that was so apparent early in the reign of Henry VIII.

The book, now in the British Library (Additional MS 31922), contains 109 songs and instrumental pieces by composers attached to the court as well as a handful of works by foreign musicians, which have been described as 'international song-hits'. No fewer than 33 of the compositions, a third of the entire collection, are ascribed to 'the kyng h.viii'. Henry VIII was clearly passionate about music: he employed nearly 60 court musicians, including consorts of viols, and players of sackbuts, flutes, lutes, virginals and rebecs; he also maintained his own Chapel Royal and was patron to a number of choral foundations. The king himself is known to have played the harp, lute, and a variety of keyboard instruments, and was, according to Sir Peter Carew (a Gentleman of Henry's Privy Chamber), 'much delighted to sing'. As a composer he is also known to have set two Masses for five voices, both now lost, that 'were song oftentimes in hys chapel, and afterwards in diverse other places'; but nearly all of his extant works are in the 'Henry VIII songbook'.

The distinguished scholar John Stevens has divided the music in the songbook into a number of categories, including 'foster' songs, which are courtly versions of popular 'outdoor' song, with themes of love, hunting, and sport, though with a 'markedly erotic tone'. This is very much music for a young, virile court and characterizes the frivolity and passion of Henry's early years on the throne. Such titles as 'England be glad' and 'Pastime with good company' hearken in the new reign, while the manuscript is elsewhere punctuated with a host of songs with themes of unrequited love ('Ah the sighs', 'What remedy', 'Adieu mes amours', etc.). The instrumental music is of two basic styles: long, complex polyphony or short and more chordal with pithy, balanced phrases. These would have been performed on a variety of instruments, though they seem well suited to the clavichord and the lute as recorded here.

The one work included on this recording not from Henry VIII's songbook is the anonymous Nil majus superi vident. It is part of a collection known as the Newberry Partbooks (now in Chicago) thought to be a gift from the city of Florence to Henry VIII in the early 1520s, and is here recorded for this first time. Henry received many musical gifts in his lifetime but very few songs have survived written for the king himself - the text is indeed an apt tribute to this most famous of English monarchs:

The Gods can see nothing greater, nor mortals anything more benign, than Henry, the English king. Knowledgeable in military matters, even more desirous of peace, he, being incapable, never swerves from the course of justice. He assists the poor; he honours the rich.

He nourishes the shipwrecked children of the Muses in his bosom. Let us, therefore, raise our voices to the stars with dutiful prayers: long live Henry, forevermore; long may he live, and extend his realm with his victorious right hand.

David Skinner

Jennie The Life of Lady Randolph Churchill

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Music for Royal Occasions

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The monarchy remains as popular as ever. Here is a programme of music for royal occasions, from coronations to weddings. Choirs, orchestras, military bands, organs and fanfare trumpets perform stirring music with plenty of good cheer, in a hearty programme of great British tunes.

CONTENTS:

1 Fanfare for a Royal Occasion RA Ridings
The Band of Her Majesty's Coldstream Guards
2 Orb and Sceptre - extract Sir William Walton
The Band of Her Majesty's Coldstream Guards
3 Zadok the priest George Frideric Handel
The Band of Her Majesty's Welsh Guards
4 I was glad Sir Hubert H Parry
Harlow Chorus, Sarah Tenant Flowers
5 Let the bright seraphim George Frideric Handel
Martin Souter
6 Welcome the Queen - excerpt Sir Arthur Bliss
The Band of Her Majesty's Welsh Guards
7 State Occasion Robert Farnon
The Band of Her Majesty's Welsh Guards
8 Trumpet voluntary Jeremiah Clarke
Martin Souter
9 Crown Imperial Sir William Walton
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Carl Davis
10 The British Grenadiers Traditional arranged J Mendelsohn
The Band of Her Majesty's Welsh Guards
11 Trumpet tune and air Henry Purcell
Martin Souter
12 God bless the Prince of Wales Brinley Richards
The Band of Her Majesty's Welsh Guards
13 Music for the royal fireworks: Finale George Frideric Handel
London Pro Arte Orchestra, Sir Charles Mackerras
14 Toccata from Symphony No.5 Charles Marie Widor
Martin Souter
15 Pomp & Circumstance March No1 Sir Edward Elgar
(Land of Hope and Glory)
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus, Carl Davis
16 Rule Britannia! Thomas Arne arranged Sir Malcom Sargent
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus, Carl Davis
17 God save the Queen Traditional arranged Sir Edward Elgar
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus, Carl Davis

A part of the British psyche for centuries, the royal family and its institutions retain a place in the heart of the nation. State, church and monarchy are still inextricably linked, and the sounds of this album reflect this, with a combination of ceremonial music for processions and outdoor events, together with music which would be heard inside one of the great cathedrals of London, for a coronation, a marriage, or an anniversary celebration. And, just as the British do these sorts of things the best, so its composers have risen again and again to the challenge of providing appropriate music which captures the spirit of the moment - and of the nation as a whole. Even Handel, that honorary Englishman, caught the mood with his 'Fireworks' music. And before him, Henry Purcell, organist at Westminster Abbey, wrote tunes which have become patriotic favourites, beloved of people of all ages, and frequently heard at weddings, of commoners or royalty!

Sir Edward Elgar's stirring music never ceases to move, whether it is heard - and sung - by crowds gathered at royal events, the Last Night of the Proms, or even on the football terraces! Many other composers are famous almost only for a single, royal work, such as Sir Thomas Arne, whose 'Rule, Britannia' was composed for a royal birthday in the mid-eighteenth century.

The military bands which appear on this album can often be heard on state occasions, whether to accompany the daily ritual of the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace, or for more grand events in the public spaces of our biggest cities. Along with organs, orchestras and choirs, they add an excellent blend of sound to this uplifting album.

Rule Britannia! Stirring Songs & Patriotic Music

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Music chosen for its thrill factor: from trumpets and drums to soaring choral voices, this programme has a 'Last Night of the Proms' feel. It features the great and the good of English music of the past including Handel, Holst, Elgar and Walton.

1. I Was Glad Sir Hubert H Parry (1848-1919)
Harlow Chorus conducted by Sarah Tenant-Flowers
2. Trumpet Voluntary Jeremiah Clarke (1674-1707)
Martin Souter
3. Imperial March Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934)
Martin Souter
4. O Noble England William Byrd (c.1539-1623)
The Elizabethan Consort
5. Jerusalem Sir Hubert H Parry
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Carl Davis
6. The Planets: Jupiter Gustav Holst (1874-1934)
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra conducted by José Sebrier
7. Trumpet Tune & Air Henry Purcell (1659-1695)
Martin Souter
8. Fireworks Music: Finale George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
London Pro Arte Orchestra conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras
9. Most Sacred Queen Elizabeth William Byrd
The Elizabethan Consort
10. Crown Imperial Sir William Walton (1902-1983)
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Carl Davis
11. Land of Hope and Glory Sir Edward Elgar
Harlow Chorus conducted by Sarah Tenant-Flowers
12. Rule Britannia Sir Thomas Arne (1710-1778)
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Carl Davis
13. The Water Music: Hornpipe George Frideric Handel
Oxford Baroque directed by Guy Williams
14. Rejoice unto the Lord William Byrd
The Elizabethan Consort
15. Nimrod (Enigma Variations) Sir Edward Elgar
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Carl Davis
16. 'Spitfire' Prelude & Fugue Sir William Walton
Hallé Orchestra conducted by Sir William Walton

Rule Britannia!
Stirring Songs & Patriotic Music

We unfurl a splendid tapestry of British music that will reveal our innate pride and patriotism. It spans the centuries from the Restoration to our second Elizabethan age and features music which is dear to the hearts of everyone who inhabits 'this sceptr'd isle'. We celebrate our heritage and heroism through the imagination of composers to whom this country meant a great deal - music, which carries an echo of history, and with which Britons celebrate their great national occasions, both solemn and joyful.

Our Collection opens on a suitably triumphant note with the anthem that Hubert Parry wrote for the Coronation of King Edward VII in 1902, I Was Glad. Its text is taken from Psalm 122 and it has become a valuable addition to the British choral repertoire.

It is difficult to imagine the great occasions of Church and State without the sound of the trumpet. Never was there a time of more extravagant splendour than the Restoration. Jeremiah Clarke was one of many composers who flourished in this new and enlightened age. His name has become immortalized by the famous Trumpet Voluntary which remains a staple part of English ceremonial music.

One of our greatest English composers, who is indelibly linked with the Reformation, is Henry Purcell. He composed a great deal of theatre music as well as providing music for the coronations of King James II and King William III. He perfectly understood what was required for moments of solemnity or pageantry which is grandly displayed in his Trumpet Tune and Air.

The Promenade Concerts, more familiarly known as 'The Proms', will celebrate their 111th season next year. It is an English musical tradition that has become the envy the world. One of the fixtures of its Last Night is Jerusalem, the stirring anthem that Parry composed in 1916 to William Blake's poem. Its patriotic sentiments are mirrored in the hymn 'I Vow To Thee My Country' sung to the great melody in Jupiter, The Bringer of Jollity from 'The Planets'. This tune alone would have secured fame for its composer Gustav Holst.

Another traditional event is Remembrance Sunday, annually held at the Cenotaph. Before the service, massed bands play music associated with the British Isles, both stirring and reflective. The dignity and solemnity of Nimrod, one of the movements from Elgar's 'Enigma Variations', not only matches but enhances the mood and feeling of a moving ceremony that honours the men and women who gave their lives for our country.

It is to Sir Edward Elgar, again, that we look to for a work whose central theme King Edward VII rightly predicted would 'go round the world'. Elgar was part of the Edwardian era which was proud of what it saw as its imperial destiny. Like his musical ancestor, Purcell, he was the provider of music for great regal occasions and his 'Pomp and Circumstance March No.1' has become his most famous composition. With the words of A.C Benson's Land of Hope and Glory linked to the march's main melody, it has become Britain's second National Anthem.

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Sir Winston Spencer Churchill, 1874-1965

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Sir Winston Spencer Churchill, 1874-1965

Prime Minister. 1940

Churchill was asked to take office again in 1939 after the German invasion of Poland. He then became prime minister in May 1940 until May 1945 when the Labour party were voted into power.

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Sir Winston Spencer Churchill, 1874-1965

Prime Minister. 1940

Churchill was asked to take office again in 1939 after the German invasion of Poland. He then became prime minister in May 1940 until May 1945 when the Labour party were voted into power.

Size: 20cm x 16.3cm

Songs for William Shakespeare

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CONTENTS:

1. Where the Bee Sucks
The Tempest Robert Johnson (c.1583-1633)

2. Kemp's Jig

3. O Mistress Mine
Twelfth Night Thomas Morley (1557-1602)

4. Light of Love

5. Take, O Take Those Lips Away
Measure for Measure John Wilson (1595-1674)

6. It Was a Lover and his Lass
As You Like It Thomas Morley (1557-1602)

7. Callinoe

8. Full Fathom Five
The Tempest Robert Johnson (c.1583-1633)

9. Passamezzo Pavan

10. Farewell, Dear Love
Twelfth Night Robert Jones (1597-1615)

11. Greensleeves

12. The Poor Soul Sat Sighing (The Willow Song)
Othello Anonymous

13. Sink a Pace

14. Hark, Hark! The Lark
Cymbeline Robert Johnson (c.1583-1633)

15. Packington's Pound

16. Bergamasca

17. Sellenger's Round

18. Ring Out Your Bells

19. Fortune My Foe

20. The Arraignment of John Flodder

21. Fortune

22. The Hunt's Up

23. Light o' Love

24. The Poor Peoples' Complaint

25. The Sick Tune

26. Peg a Ramsey

27. The Cushion Dance

28. Tarleton's Riserrectione
John Dowland (1563-1626)

29. The Rat Catcher

Music played a much more important part in Shakespeare's plays than a casual look at the printed editions suggests. On closer inspection we find a wealth of musical stage directions ranging from simple trumpet fanfares to instrumental dances and fully-fledged songs. Only a handful of the earliest song settings have survived, and the finest of them are recorded here.

One of the best-loved of all is the enchanting 'O Mistress Mine' sung by Feste to Sir Toby and Sir Andrew as they pass round the wassail bowl. But there are plenty of other musical references in Twelfth Night which are often overlooked. When Sir Toby and his friends plan to take revenge on Malvolio by getting him to wear yellow stockings, Sir Toby cries out 'Malvolio's a Peg-a-Ramsey'. 'Peg a Ramsey' is the name of a popular ballad one of whose verses includes the words 'Give me my yellow hose again. Give me my yellow hose, for now my wife she watches me'. Shakespeare's plays are full of these allusions. The ballads were not actually sung, but just mentioning them made a dramatic point, sparking off a whole chain of associations in the minds of the audience. This album features a broad selection of these popular tunes, including three different versions of 'Light of Love' (one of which is used for the ballad 'The Poor Peoples' Complaint'). In The Merry Wives of Windsor Falstaff refers to the tune 'Fortune my foe', and it can be heard here in versions for solo lute, pipe and tabor and to the words of the ballad 'The Arraignment of John Flodder'. The much-loved Greensleeves is also referred to in The Merry Wives, when Mrs Ford tells Mrs Page that Falstaff's disposition fits the truth of his words as badly as the words of the 100th Psalm fit the tune of Greensleeves.

To complete the picture, there are a number of dances either mentioned by or associated with Shakespeare. Kemp's Jig and Tarleton's Riserrectione commemorate two actors noted for their dancing skills - Kemp was the original Dogberry in Much Ado About Nothing. All in all a musical entertainment which our Elizabethan and Jacobean ancestors would have enjoyed as much as the plays themselves.

Sara Stowe Soprano
Matthew Spring Lute, cittern, hurdy-gurdy
Sharon Lindo Renaissance violin, recorder, pipe and tabor

Produced by Simon Heighes
Edited and Mastered at Classical Communications
Executive Producer Martin Souter
Recorded in the church of St Michael and All Angels, Summertown,

Oxford, by kind permission of
Rev Anthony Gann and St Michael's District Church Council.

Cover Image: The Concert by Master of Female Half Lengths

(c.1490-1540)/Private Collection/Bridgeman Art Library

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Sonnets by William Shakespeare

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Some of the greatest poetry every written. Subtle, clever, witty and deeply profound, Shakespeare's sonnets have captured the imagination of readers for generations. Here they are brought to life, with suitable musical interludes, by broadcaster Margaret Howard with Bernard Palmer.

1 Preface read by Martin Souter
2 La Rosignall Jane Pickering Stewart McCoy & Matthew Spring
3 From fairest creatures
4 Look in thy glass
5 A woman's face
6 Music to hear
7 Duncomb's Galliard Anonymous 16th century The Elizabethan Consort
8 Is it for fear
9 Shall I compare thee
10 Who will believe
11 Galliard to the First Pavan William Byrd (c.1539-1623) Martin Souter
12 Weary with toil
13 As an unperfect actor
14 When to the sessions
15 Fantasia a 4 William Byrd The Elizabethan Consort
16 Why didst thou promise
17 When in disgrace with fortune
18 O how much more
19 Fantasia a 3 William Byrd The Elizabethan Consort
20 Full many a glorious morning
21 Like as the waves
22 The honie-suckle Anthony Holborne (fl.1584-1602) The Elizabethan Consort
23 Not marble nor the gilded monuments
24 Sin of self love
25 When forty winters
26 La Vecchia Pavan John Johnson (c.1540-1594) Lynda Sayce & Matthew Spring
27 No longer mourn for me
28 That time of year
29 Some glory in their birth
30 How like a winter
31 The fruit of love Anthony Holborne The Elizabethan Consort
32 When in the chronicle of wasted time
33 In faith I do not love thee
34 Let me not to the marriage of true minds
35 Two loves I have
36 Sellingers Rownde William Byrd Martin Souter
37 How oft when thou, my music
38 My mistress's eyes
39 Those lips that love's own hand
40 La Vecchia Galliard John Johnson Lynda Sayce & Matthew Spring
41 Lo, as a careful housewife
42 The expense of spirit
43 No! Time thou shalt not boast
44 Greensleeves Anonymous 16th century Lynda Sayce & Matthew Spring

Sonnets by William Shakespeare
Read by Margaret Howard and Bernard Palmer

Shakespeare's Sonnets count amongst the wonders of the literary world. Like Debussy's piano preludes, or Shostakovitch's Preludes and Fugues for piano, the sonnets say huge amounts and cover huge themes within a small format. They are a distillation of many thoughts and many moods into just fourteen lines of text. We have made a selection for this album and added music of Shakespeare's period, using ancient instruments - lutes, viols and virginals - which produce a gentle sound quite unlike anything modern. The composers represented include some of the greatest figures of the Elizabethan age. William Byrd was a particular favourite of Queen Elizabeth, and Anthony Holborne was an industrious publisher of music for dancing.

Shakespeare's sonnets were published in London in 1609. This fine volume is part of a long tradition of sonnet composition, and of publishing sonnets in collections, in the way that a composer might publish a volume of madrigals or dance suites. The sonnet form evolved during the high Italian Middle Ages. Its most famous exponents included Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) and Petrarch (1304-1374), two writers whose words were often set to music. The form spread North and West through Spain and France, where it was developed by the French 'Pléiade' poets Joachim DuBellay (1522-1560) and Pierre Ronsard (1524-1585). Publishing precedents for Shakespeare's volume could be found in the French sonnet cycles of Ronsard, Du Bellay, and the two short cycles of Étienne de la Boétie (1530-1563). In England, Sir Philip Sydney (1554-1586) contributed famously to the genre and established the rhyme scheme which Shakespeare was to adopt in his own works.

The earlier French and Italian poets used the 'Italian' sonnet form. This consisted of two groups of four lines, called quatrains, which always rhymed' a-b-b-a, a-b-b-a', followed by two groups of three lines, or tercets, which rhymed c-c-d, e-e-d or c-c-d, e-d-e). The five rhyming sounds make a marvellous music in themselves in the vowel rich Romance languages of French or Italian, but in the English language the scheme can start to sound contrived and monotonous, particularly in a series of sonnets on the same theme.

Shakespeare followed the more idiomatic rhyme scheme that Philip Sydney used in the first great Elizabethan sonnet cycle, Astrophel and Stella (published posthumously in 1591). This scheme interlaces the rhymes of two pairs of couplets to make a quatrain, 'a-b-a-b'. Two differently rhymed quatrains follow, and the poem concludes with a rhyming couplet, making seven rhymes in all, two more than in the 'Italian' sonnet form. The artistic range of expression is thereby increased, and the poetic form is less likely to become predictable to the ear. Shakespeare can keep us wondering what will come next! The final couplet is often a summary of the preceding lines, sometimes with an added touch of humour, or irony.

Spirit of London

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WCS16962

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CONTENTS:

1 Changing of the Guard Birdcage Walk
A Steck The Band of the Welsh Guards directed by Major P Hannam

2 Westminster Abbey Jerusalem
CHH Parry Harlow Chorus, director Sarah Tenant-Flowers

3 The Strand Let's All Go Down the Strand
H Castling & CW Murphy Sara Stowe & Martin Souter

4 Theatre Land Maybe It's Because I'm a Londoner
Hubert Gregg Sara Stowe & Martin Souter

5 St Paul's Cathedral I Was Glad
CHH Parry Harlow Chorus, director Sarah Tenant-Flowers

6 Theatre Land Music of the Night(from Phantom of the Opera)
Andrew Lloyd Webber Justin White, the Orlando Pops Orchestra,
conducted by Andrew Lane

7 Parliament Square I Vow to Thee My Country
Gustav Holst Harlow Chorus, director Sarah Tenant-Flowers

8 Covent Garden Daisy Bell
Harry Dacre Sara Stowe & Martin Souter

9 Buckingham Palace God Save our Gracious Queen Thesaurus Musicus Harlow Chorus, director Sarah Tenant-Flowers

10 Horseguards Parade Colonel Bogey
Kenneth J Alford Band of the Army Air Corps

11 Whitehall I'm Henery the Eighth
Murray & Weston Sara Stowe & Martin Souter

12 Lambeth Palace The Lambeth Walk
Douglas Furder & Noel Gay Sara Stowe & Martin Souter

13 St Martin in the Fields Hallelujah Chorus
George Frederick Handel Harlow Chorus, director Sarah Tenant-Flowers

14 The City Oranges and Lemons
Traditional Sara Stowe

15 Tower Bridge Land & Sea
Kenneth J Alford Band of the Army Air Corps

16 The Globe Greensleeves
Henry VIII Sharon Lindo & Matthew Spring

17 East Enders My Old Man's a Dustman
Music Hall Song Sara Stowe

18 East Enders I wouldn't leave my little wooden hut
Tom Mellor & Chas Collins Sara Stowe & Martin Souter

19 The Albert Hall Land of Hope & Glory
Edward Elgar Harlow Chorus, director Sarah Tenant-Flowers

20 Trafalgar Square Auld Lang Syne
Traditional Harlow Chorus, director Sarah Tenant-Flowers

Track 1 P 1990 The Valentine Music Group
Tracks 10 & 15 P 2000 Bandleader Recordings
Track 6 P 1997 Madacy Entertainment Group (GB) Ltd
All other tracks P 2001 Classical Communications

Brass bands, cathedral choirs and theatre music are all typical musical sounds of London, whether you are watching the Changing of the Guard, visiting Westminster Abbey or having a night out on the town. This album brings together a wide range of songs and instrumental numbers to express in musical terms the diversity and range of sights experienced by any visitor to London.

From the music of a quiet recorder player in the Globe Theatre to the full and glorious sound of the Band of the Welsh Guards on the march, from the soaring voices of Parry's 'I was glad' to cheeky music hall songs, the album creates an atmospheric reminder of a visit to one of the world's great cities.

Our musical tour begins in royal fashion with a visit to Buckingham Palace and the ceremony of the changing of the guard, one of London's most famous sights, which takes place in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace, the monarch's official London residence and scene of many national expressions of joy and sadness. The brass band of the regiment charged on a particular day with guarding the Queen, march first along Birdcage Walk on their way to the palace. Westminster Abbey, our next stop, is also a royal location where Her Majesty has special rights and privileges. Coronations and other major state occasions take place in this glorious building and our second track, Jerusalem, is a fine example of music which celebrates Britain's past, and expresses hopes for the future. Other royal places are 'visited' during the course of the album, including St Paul's Cathedral and Horseguards Parade.

After such grandeur, the mood of our album lightens, as we 'go down the strand'. Musical hall songs such as this and 'Maybe it's because' were popular early in the twentieth century and remain well-known and much loved to this day. They capture the spirit of the colourful traditional street life of London's cockneys and the East End of the city. In the West End, we find theatre land, and we have represented this exciting and dynamic part of London with an extract from the score of the blockbuster musical, 'Phantom of the Opera'. Public music-making is a feature of the Albert Hall: 'Land of hope and glory' is often a part of the traditional 'Last Night of the Proms' concert which takes place there at the end of one of Britain's most important classical music series, the 'Promenade Concerts' which have been held in the hall every year since the Second World War, when the original venue was destroyed by bombs. 'Auld lang syne', our final track, recalls the New Year's Eve revels which have been held for many years in the cold outdoors of Trafalgar Square, where thousands of Londoners and visitors alike celebrate the New Year under the watchful gaze of the square's famous stone lions.

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The Wicked Wit Of Winston Churchill

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Compiled by Dominique Enright

'I am ready to meet my Maker - but whether my Maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter' - Winston S. Churchill

on reverse

'If Hitler invaded Hell, I would at least make a favourable reference to the Devil in the House of Commons.'

He was the great orator of his day, the greatest leader of the Second World War, the greatest statesman of his age, and the greatest Englishman of the twentieth century, perhaps of all time. The debt owed to Sir Winston Churchill by the free world remains immeasurable.

Yet at the heart of this often intimidating colossus lay a man of vast humanity, enormous wit and boundless humour, much of it mischievous. His most famous speeches and sayings have passed into history and into everyday language, but many of his aphorisms, puns, bons mots, jokes - often at his own or others' expense - are less well known. This unrivalled collection gathers hundreds of his funniest and wickedest quips in tribute to the exhilarating wit of this great-hearted, infuriatingly conceited, wildly funny, and brilliantly talented Englishman.

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The Wit of Winston Churchill

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Geoffrey Willans and Charles Roetter

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Trafalgar: A Celebration Horatio, Lord Nelson

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'England expects that every man will do his duty'. Robust and hearty music for a national hero from the sea songs and concert hall favourites of Admiral Lord Nelson's time, specially created for the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar.

1 Fantasia on British Sea Songs Sir Henry Wood (1869-1944)
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Carl Davis
2 Portsmouth Point Sir William Walton (1902-1983)
London Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Sir Adrian Boult
3 Galliard of the Sons of the Morning from Job Ralph VaughanWilliams (1872-1958)
The London Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Sir Adrian Boult
4 The Wasps - Overture Ralph VaughanWilliams
The London Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Sir Adrian Boult
5 Jupiter from The Planets (extract) Gustav Holst (1874-1934)
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra conducted by José Sebrier
6 Fame and Glory Albert E Matt
The Band of the Coldstream Guards
7 Heart of Oak William Boyce (1711-1779) The Band of the Royal Marines
8 Cavalcade of Youth Eric Coates (1886-1957) Eric Coates & orchestra
9 Cutty Sark Charles Williams (1893-1978)
Charles Williams & orchestra
10 Hornpipe from Water Music George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
St Petersburg RTV Orchestra conducted by Stanislav Gorkovenko
11 Eternal Father strong to save Rev JB Dykes (1823-1876)
The Victoria Singers conducted by Sarah Tenant-Flowers
12 Behold the sea itself: A song for all seas, all ships from 'A

Sea Symphony' (extract)
Ralph Vaughan Williams
The London Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra conducted by Sir Adrian Boult

Trafalgar
A celebration of Horatio, Lord Nelson

This album is full of the sea: each piece of music has been specially selected because of its ability to evoke the waves or the heroism of the sailors who ply its briny deeps. There's evocation, too, of the great British hero, Horatio Lord Nelson, through sea songs and through the mood of many of the pieces. The music is British, and includes some of this island nation's finest composers, from the eighteenth century William Boyce, Master of the Kinge's Musicke, to the technically brilliant Ralph Vaughan Williams, who died less than fifty years ago. Vaughan Williams studied with Ravel, and his fine understanding of the orchestra can be heard in every work on this album. William Walton also had a fine grasp of orchestral colour, and like so many British composers, including his contemporaries Eric Coates and Charles Williams, he could express a mood very quickly and easily in his music.

And, of course, no album of this type would be complete without some music from George Frideric Handel, an honorary Englishman, who made London his home in the early eighteenth century, and whose musical influence lingered on in Britain and the minds of its composers for nearly two hundred years. The Rev JB Dykes was one of our greatest hymn writers, and a highly influential figure in the Church of England in the nineteenth century. Many of his works, including the Seamen's Hymn, 'Eternal Father, strong to save' appeared in 'Hymns Ancient and Modern', which was first published in 1861.

Behold, the sea itself,
And on its limitless heaving breast, the ships;
See, where their white sails, bellying in the wind, speckle the green and blue,
See, the steamers coming and going, steaming in or out of port,
See, dusky and undulating, the long pennants of smoke.
Behold, the sea itself,
And on its limitless heaving breast, the ships.

From Walt Whitman: Leaves of Grass

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Winston Churchill Matches

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On reverse of plastic case: Premier's message to President Roosevelt, Feb 9th, 1941, "PUT YOUR CONFIDENCE IN US....GIVE US THE TOOLS AND WE WILL FINISH THE JOB."

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World War Legends - Churchill MK III Tank

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Letters and Songs of Love CD

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A story of love and devotion… and the building of a great house. Features extracts from the letters written by John, 1st Duke of Marlborough and Sarah Jennings, who became his wife. Music of this period completes this atmospheric tale. With a spoken introduction by His Grace the 11th Duke of Marlborough.

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Music for a Great House CD

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The splendours of a great house, its vistas and grand entrances, are captured in this programme of music from the Baroque to the Romantic, from ceremonial trumpets to drawing room virtuosity, including Handel, Telemann, Schubert, Mozart and others.

Music for a Great House CD

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Organ Imperial CD

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Music played on the 1891 Henry Willis Organ at Blenhein Palace by Martin Souter.

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The Secret Garden CD

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A celebration in words and music, with a spoken introduction from His Grace the 11th Duke of Marlborough.

The Secret Garden CD

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Churchill - Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms

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This is the official guide to the Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms

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Publisher: Imperial War Museum
ISBN: 1904897231

Churchill and the Admirals

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Supreme Command – Soldiers, Statesmen and Leadership in Wartime

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WCS18244

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Supreme Command – Soldiers, Statesmen and Leadership in Wartime, by Elliot A Cohen. Paperback, 333 pages. Supreme Command is about leadership in wartime, or more precisely about the tension between two kinds of leadership: civil and military. Eliot Cohen uncovers the nature of strategy-making by looking at four great democratic war statesmen and considers how they dealt with the military leaders who served them. In doing so he reveals fundamental aspects of leadership and provides not merely an historical analysis but a study of issues that remain crucial in today’s volatile world.

Supreme Command – Soldiers, Statesmen and Leadership in Wartime

Books

WCS18244

$14.99 ex VAT

Supreme Command – Soldiers, Statesmen and Leadership in Wartime

Books & DVDs

WCS18244

$14.99 ex VAT

CHURCHILL: At War 1940-45

New Books

$14.99 ex VAT

4296.jpgThe diaries of Churchill's personal physician, first published in 1966 as "Churchill: Taken from the Diaries of Lord Moran." This new paperback edition covers World War II only. London, Casablanca, Moscow, Teheran, Quebec, Yalta, and PotsdamÃ‘wherever Churchill lived, traveled, conferred, or negotiatedÃ‘Lord Moran was there as personal physician and confidant. New, in wraps.

CHURCHILL: Wanted Dead or Alive

Books about WSC

$14.99 ex VAT

8274.jpgWinston Churchill's granddaughter effectively reconstructs her grandfather's seminal experiences as a war correspondent during the Boer War, including his famous escape from a Boer prison. As-new, in wraps.

Lady's Book of Manners

Books & CDs

WCS17791

$19.99 ex VAT

A guide to become a perfect lady. Hardback, 128 pages.

Lady's Book of Manners

New Books

WCS17791

$19.99 ex VAT

A guide to become a perfect lady. Hardback, 128 pages.

Lady's Book of Manners

Books & DVDs

WCS17791

$19.99 ex VAT

A guide to become a perfect lady. Hardback, 128 pages.

HITLER & CHURCHILL

New Books

$19.99 ex VAT

9645.jpgOf all the many Churchill leadership primers, the most original and in many ways the most enlightening, by one of England's eminent younger historians. New, in wraps.

NEVER GIVE IN

New Books

$19.99 ex VAT

2672.jpgBrief, clever study. As new, in dust jacket.

WINSTON CHURCHILL: The Greatest Briton

New Books

$19.99 ex VAT

7883.jpgA handsomely produced, small-scale biography, concise and useful. New, in dust jacket.

A GLORIOUS WAY TO DIE

Naval

$19.99 ex VAT

20121.jpgFirst rate account. Reading copy, title page through p.13 detached, without dust jacket. (341p., c.40 illus. & dias., OBs, biblio., index.)

A HISTORY OF THE LUFTWAFFE

2nd World War

$19.99 ex VAT

20106.jpgIncluding introductory chapters on World War I and the Interwar period. A good copy. (323p., 16 photos, index.)

A SHORT HISTORY OF GERMANY, 1815-1945

2nd World War

$19.99 ex VAT

20125.jpgAn excellent overview. Reading copy. (256p., 24 maps, biblio., index.)

AIRCRAFT PROFILE 10: The Gloster Gladiator

Aviation

$19.99 ex VAT

20083.jpgA very good copy, covers slightly soiled, spine taped at top. (12p., profuse illus. [some color.])

AIRCRAFT PROFILE 13: The Sopwith Pup

Aviation

$19.99 ex VAT

20084.jpgA very good copy, covers slightly soiled, spine taped at top. (12p., profuse illus. [some color.])

AIRCRAFT PROFILE 1: The S.E.5A

Aviation

$19.99 ex VAT

20082.jpgA very good copy, covers slightly soiled. (12p., profuse illus. [some color.])

AIRCRAFT PROFILE 220: Douglas Dakota MK I-IV

Aviation

$19.99 ex VAT

20080.jpgA very good copy, covers slightly soiled. (pp. 205-228, profuse illus. [some color.])

AIRCRAFT PROFILE 6: The Bristol Bulldog

Aviation

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20081.jpgA very good copy, covers slightly soiled. (12p., profuse illus. [some color.])

BATTLE

Books about WSC

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9814.jpgOne of only two biographies to appear during the 1930s when Churchill was viewed to be finished politically. This is a very good copy of the wartime revised edition, without dust jacket. Spine unevenly faded. Ink gift insciption on front free endpaper. Contents fine.

CHURCHILL

Books about WSC

$19.99 ex VAT

3459.jpgA water damaged copy.

CHURCHILL: IN MEMORIAM

Books about WSC

$19.99 ex VAT

3023.jpgA very good copy. Text in Danish.

DESERT STORM SPECIAL 2: Air Power: The Coalition and Iraqi Air Forces

Aviation

$19.99 ex VAT

20418.jpgA very good copy, covers slightly soiled (64 pages, profuse illustrations, some color.)

HEAR THE BUGLES CALLING

2nd World War

$19.99 ex VAT

7627.jpg"Alamo Scout, WW2. 38th Inf., Korea. Special Forces, Nam."(214p., 17 illus., pict. wrps)

IN THE COURSE OF DUTY

2nd World War

$19.99 ex VAT

14182.jpgAs new, paperback.

LOCK ON NO. 11: Mirage V, No. 42 Squadron, Belgian Air Force

Aviation

$19.99 ex VAT

20077.jpgA very good copy. (36p., profuse color photos, diagrams.)

LOCK ON NO. 9: A-7D Corsair II, 174th TFS, 185th TFG, Iowa ANG, Sioux City

Aviation

$19.99 ex VAT

20078.jpgA very good copy, covers a bit rubbed. (36p., profuse color photos, diagrams.)

MEETING AT POTSDAM

2nd World War

$19.99 ex VAT

20112.jpgThe July, 1945 summit between Truman, Churchill and Stalin, at which the Cold War blossomed. A very good copy. (317p., appendices, biblio., index.)

NATIONAL AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM

Aviation

$19.99 ex VAT

20075.jpgPublished during the planning for the museum's new (current) building. Previously it had been housed in three different buildings. A very good copy, covers a bit soiled & rubbed. (16 leaves, 35 illus.)

THE 12-YEAR REICH

2nd World War

$19.99 ex VAT

20094.jpgOriginally published as "A Social History of the Third Reich." A fair copy. (602p., 33 illus., glossary, references, index.)

THE AMERICAN HERITAGE HISTORY OF WORLD WAR I

1st World War

$19.99 ex VAT

20109.jpgBy one of America's most eminent military historians. Reading copy. (448p., maps, index.)

THE SOMME

1st World War

$19.99 ex VAT

20097.jpgPart of the "British Battles Series." A fair copy.

THE TOWER OF LONDON

British Empire

$19.99 ex VAT

20001.jpgInformative tourist guide. A very good copy, covers slightly soiled, front cover lightly creased. (56p., large folding plan in rear.)

THE US NAVY IN WORLD WAR TWO, 1941-42

Naval

$19.99 ex VAT

6469.jpgThe first volume in a largely pictoral series devoted to Naval operations during World War II. A very good copy (68 pages, illustrations)

THE YANKEE MARLBOROUGH

Books about WSC

$19.99 ex VAT

9450.jpgOne of the best critical works, based on recollections from Churchill's unhappy former-friend Desmond Morton. A very good copy, without dust jacket; slightly cocked.

WARBIRDS ILLUSTRATED NO. 20: Harrier

Aviation

$19.99 ex VAT

6110.jpgA very good copy, light edge wear. (72p., profuse illus. [some color.])

WARBIRDS ILLUSTRATED NO. 27: F-4 Phantom

Aviation

$19.99 ex VAT

20072.jpgA very good copy, light edge wear. (72p., profuse illus. [some color.])

WARBIRDS ILLUSTRATED NO. 7: NATO Air Power in the 1980s

Aviation

$19.99 ex VAT

20071.jpgA very good copy, slight edge wear. (68p., profuse illus. [some color.])

WARBIRDS ILLUSTRATED NO. 7: NATO Air Power Today

Aviation

$19.99 ex VAT

6538.jpgA very good copy68. (72p., profuse illus. [some color.])

WARSHIPS OF THE ROYAL NAVY

Naval

$19.99 ex VAT

5466.jpgA very good ex-lib copy, bookplate on front paste down (136 pages, illustrations, glossary of equipment, index).

Faces of Fame and Fortune

Books & CDs

WCS17737

$19.99 ex VAT

John Closterman, Thomas Hudson, Sir Joshua Reynolds and John Singer Sargent, the foremost artists of their times, painted successive Dukes of Marlborough with their families. This paperback book discusses the commissioning of four imposing group portraits within the context of each sitter's life and their relations within their family circle, as well as the placement of the pictures at Blenheim Palace.

Faces of Fame and Fortune

New Books

WCS17737

$19.99 ex VAT

Faces of Fame and Fortune

Blenheim Publications

WCS17737

$19.99 ex VAT

Faces of Fame and Fortune

Books & DVDs

WCS17737

$19.99 ex VAT

The Glitter and The Gold

Books & CDs

WCS17803

$19.99 ex VAT

This is the fascinating story of the American heiress, Consuelo Vanderbilt, who married the ninth Duke of Marlborough for anything but love in 1895. Here is a very candid and revealing personal story coupled with a unique insider's view of aristocracy's golden age. Paperback, 270 pages.

The Glitter and The Gold

New Books

WCS17803

$19.99 ex VAT

The Glitter and The Gold

Books & DVDs

WCS17803

$19.99 ex VAT

A Churchill Anthology

Books about WSC

WCS18197

$19.99 ex VAT

Selections from the writings and speeches of Sir Winston Churchill

Edited by F. W. Heath

Bookplan
Odhams Books Ltd, London, 1966

720 pages

21.5cm x 13.5cm

A Thread in the Tapestry

New Books

WCS00112

$19.99 ex VAT

by Sarah Churchill

Blenheim: Battle for Europe

Books & CDs

WCS17786

$19.99 ex VAT

Blenheim was a major turning point in European history. Charles Spencer's narrative is drawn from original sources and moves seamlessly from the deliberations of Kings and princes to the frontline soldiers. This is the battle that creates the enduring reputation of the British redcoat and shatters the image of the 'Sun King' and his mighty army. 364 pages.

Blenheim: Battle for Europe

New Books

WCS17786

$19.99 ex VAT

Blenheim: Battle for Europe

Books & DVDs

WCS17786

$19.99 ex VAT

Churchill

New Books

WCS18246

$19.99 ex VAT

Churchill, by Chris Wrigley. Paperback, 165 pages.

Churchill

Books

WCS18246

$19.99 ex VAT

Churchill, by Chris Wrigley. Paperback, 165 pages.

Churchill

Books & DVDs

WCS18246

$19.99 ex VAT

Churchill, by Chris Wrigley. Paperback, 165 pages.

Churchill & the Jews

New Books

WCS18247

$19.99 ex VAT

Churchill & the Jews, by Martin Gilbert. Paperback, 359 pages. Drawing on a lifetime’s study as Churchill’s official biographer, Martin Gilbert now explores a fascinating new aspect of the life and work of this greatest of Britons, following Churchill’s sometimes troubled but always strong relationship during more than fifty years and shedding new light on his thoughts and decisions.

Churchill & the Jews

Books

WCS18247

$19.99 ex VAT

Churchill & the Jews

Books & DVDs

WCS18247

$19.99 ex VAT

Churchill and America

New Books

WCS18260

$19.99 ex VAT

Churchill and America, by Martin Gilbert. Paperback, 501 pages.

Churchill and America

Books

WCS18260

$19.99 ex VAT

Churchill and America, by Martin Gilbert. Paperback, 501 pages.

Churchill and America

Books & DVDs

WCS18260

$19.99 ex VAT

Churchill and America, by Martin Gilbert. Paperback, 501 pages.

Churchill His Life and Times

Books about WSC

WCS18196

$19.99 ex VAT

By Malcolm Thomson

480 pages
21.5cm x 13.7cm
Bookplan
Odhams Books Ltd, 1965

Churchill Painting as a Pastime

Books about WSC

WCS18202

$19.99 ex VAT

Bookplan

48 pages
21.5cm x 13.5cm
Odhams Books Limited, 1966

Churchill's Generals

New Books

WCS00111

$19.99 ex VAT

From Library Journal
This book is a series of biographical sketches of the most noted British generals of World War II. The common theme is a brief description of each of their relationships with Churchill, the battles they fought, and how they fared in their campaigns, whether political or military. Each sketch ends with a brief bibliography and a career chronology. The work will introduce the general reader to some relatively unknown figures from the war and provide discussions of issues that caused dissension among the allies. However, students of World War II will be disappointed because the sketches are broad in content and tone and Churchill remains a shadowy figure in the background. As it will fill a gap in World War II collections, the book is recommended for college and university libraries.
- Charles Abshire, Mt. Hood Community Coll. Lib., Gresham, Ore.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description:
Remembered as a politician, journalist and historian, Winston Churchill was at heart a warrior. He gathered talented officers around him. Who they were and what they did gives this book its drive and force.

John Keegan organized the analysis of 20 of these men. He called on other historians to help. The result is a score of intimate portraits. Alanbrooke, Wavell and Montgomery take precedence, but each of the others makes a unique contribution as well.

"A great addition to our knowledge of the war that defined our century. See also THE TURN OF THE TIDE and TRIUMPH IN THE WEST by Arthur Bryant, based on Alanbrooke's day-to-day wartime diaries, both available from B-O-T." (B-O-T Editorial Review Board)

David & Winston – How a Friendship Changed History

New Books

WCS18251

$19.99 ex VAT

David & Winston – How a Friendship Changed History, by Robert Lloyd George. Paperback, 303 pages. Drawing on unseen family archive material, Robert Lloyd George provides and intimate biography of the friendship between his great-grandfather and Churchill, from their public politics to their private passions.

David & Winston – How a Friendship Changed History

Books

WCS18251

$19.99 ex VAT

David & Winston – How a Friendship Changed History

Books & DVDs

WCS18251

$19.99 ex VAT

Finest Hour

New Books

WCS18261

$19.99 ex VAT

Finest Hour, by Tim Clayton and Phil Craig. Paperback, 422 pages. ‘In 1940, the first full year of the Second World War, Britain was on the verge of being occupied. The German forces had swept west, pushing the British and French to Dunkirk, and the invasion by Germany seemed inevitable. The Battle of Britain turned the tide. This book…tells the story of that year in the words of the ordinary people caught up in the war – pilots, soldiers, sailors, drivers, secretaries, nurses and civilians. Using interviews, diaries, letters and memoirs, the story is told with an immediacy that fiction could not achieve.’ Sunday Times

Finest Hour

Books

WCS18261

$19.99 ex VAT

Finest Hour

Books & DVDs

WCS18261

$19.99 ex VAT

Household Matters (Hardback)

Books & CDs

WCS17789

$19.99 ex VAT

Household Matters (Hardback)

New Books

WCS17789

$19.99 ex VAT

Household Matters (Hardback)

Blenheim Publications

WCS17789

$19.99 ex VAT

Household Matters (Hardback)

Books & DVDs

WCS17789

$19.99 ex VAT

Sarah Churchill A Thread in the Tapestry

Everything Else

WCS18206

$19.99 ex VAT

by Sarah Churchill

102 pages
Hardback
22.3cm x 14.5cm

Andre Deutsch Limited, London
Fourth impression, 1969

Winston Churchill Soldier: The Military Life Of A Gentleman At War (Paperback)

New Books

WCS18228

$19.99 ex VAT

Foreward by Sir Martin Gilbert

Douglas S. Russel

'Awesome in its lavish detail ... a fascinating and reveaking read' The Good Book Guide

As a young man Winston Churchill set out to become a hero, to make a name for himself in the public eye as a soldier and so make possible a life of politics and statesmanship. There were many chances to fail and many close calls in the face of sword, spear and bullet along the way. Yet Churchill survived and succeeded - an early measure of his courage and stubborn will that the world would come to know so well in the Second World War.

This is the first full-length, fully researched biography of Churchill's colourful military career. Using an unrivalled range of sources, from contemporary accounts and archival documents to previously unpublished photographs and detailed maps by Sir Martin Gilbert, the author examines the military career of the vigorous young officer of hussars who later became the greatest Briton of the twentieth century. Covering his training at Sandhurst through to his experiences in the mountainous North-West Frontier of India and the charge of the 21st Lancers at Omdurman, the South African veldt and the deadly trench warfare of the Great War, Douglas S. Russell vividly recounts Churchill's army life with careful attention to historical detail and all the drama that the real life adventures of his subject deserve.

480 pages

ISBN 10: 1844860329
ISBN 13: 9781844860326

Wit & Wisdom of Winston Churchill

New Books

WCS00052

$19.99 ex VAT

A green, leather-bound book full of some of the best Winston Churchill Wit and Wisdom. This little 150 page book makes for an excellent gift.

Threads of History

Books & CDs

WCS17792

$19.99 ex VAT

For the first time, this paperback book reveals the true history of the tapestries at Blenheim Palace in the context of the victories of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough and the building of the palace by Queen Anne and a grateful nation as reward and monument following his crushing defeat of France at the Battle of Blenheim. ‘It changed the political axis of the world' commented his great descendant, Sir Winston Churchill.

Threads of History

New Books

WCS17792

$19.99 ex VAT

Threads of History

Blenheim Publications

WCS17792

$19.99 ex VAT

Threads of History

Books & DVDs

WCS17792

$19.99 ex VAT

Ainsley Harriot Toby Jug

Chefs

WCS17331

$19.99 ex VAT

Limited Edition of 1500
Modelled by Ray Noble
Staffordshire, England

Height: 10cm
Length: 9cm
Width: 5.5cm

Anthony Worrall Thompson Toby Jug

Chefs

WCS17338

$19.99 ex VAT

Limited Edition of 1500
Modelled by Ray Noble
Staffordshire, England

Height: 10cm
Length: 9cm
Width: 6cm

Bottlescape by Winston Churchill Mug

Porcelain

WCS01123

~~$19.99 ex VAT~~
$14.99 ex VAT

A porcelain mug featuring the “Bottlescape” by Sir Winston Churchill

Height: 11cm
Diameter of rim: 9cm
Diameter of bottom: 7cm

Churchill: The Painter

Churchill's talent was multi-facetted, he was a soldier, politician, wartime leader, writer and historian. In 1915, at the age of 41 Churchill discovered a natural talent as an artist and for the rest of his life he painted enthusiastically. His art embraced many subjects and locations in Britain and around the world. Churchill painted over 500 canvases predominantly of landscapes, but also still lifes and self portraits.

This collection has been specially created by Border Fine Arts to celebrate Churchill's beautiful paintings.

Brian Turner Toby Jug

Chefs

WCS17342

$19.99 ex VAT

Limited Edition of 1500
Modelled by Ray Noble
Staffordshire, England

Height: 11cm
Length: 9cm
Width: 6cm

British Monarchs

Framed Sets

WCS15107

$19.99 ex VAT

A collection of pre-decimal pennies which feature the heads of the monarchs from Queen Victoria to the present Queen.

This collection measures 170 x 145mm.

Delia Smith Toby Jug

Chefs

WCS17341

$19.99 ex VAT

Limited Edition of 1500
Modelled by Ray Noble
Staffordshire, England

Height: 11cm
Length: 9cm
Width: 6cm

Gary Rhodes Toby Jug

Chefs

WCS17336

$19.99 ex VAT

Limited Edition of 1500
Modelled by Ray Noble
Staffordshire, England

Height: 11cm
Length: 9cm
Width: 6cm

Gordon Ramsay Toby Jug

Chefs

WCS17340

$19.99 ex VAT

Limited Edition of 1500
Modelled by Ray Noble
Staffordshire, England

Height: 10.5cm
Length: 9cm
Width: 5.5cm

House of Windsor I

Framed Sets

WCS15096

$19.99 ex VAT

Frame size - 27 x 22cm

This collection contain genuine pre decimal coins and British postage stamps.

House of Windsor II

Framed Sets

WCS15097

$19.99 ex VAT

Frame size - 27 x 22cm

This collection contain genuine pre decimal coins and British postage stamps.

Jamie Oliver Toby Jug

Chefs

WCS17334

$19.99 ex VAT

Limited Edition of 1500
Modelled by Ray Noble
Staffordshire, England

Height: 10cm
Length: 9cm
Width: 5.5cm

Keith Floyd Toby Jug

Chefs

WCS17339

$19.99 ex VAT

Limited Edition of 1500
Modelled by Ray Noble
Staffordshire, England

Height: 11cm
Length: 9cm
Width: 5.5cm

Ken Hom Toby Jug

Chefs

WCS17333

$19.99 ex VAT

Limited Edition of 1500
Modelled by Ray Noble
Staffordshire, England

Height: 10cm
Length: 9cm
Width: 5.5cm

Kevin Woodford Toby Jug

Chefs

WCS17335

$19.99 ex VAT

Limited Edition of 1500
Modelled by Ray Noble
Staffordshire, England

Height: 10cm
Length: 9cm
Width: 5.5cm

Memories of a Queen

Framed Sets

WCS15106

$19.99 ex VAT

This small collection features a coronation stamp from 1937 featuring King George V and Queen Elizabeth later the Queen Mother. plus a collection of coins from their reign.

Framed this collection measures 170 x 145mm.

Nigella Lawson Toby Jug

Chefs

WCS17332

$19.99 ex VAT

Limited Edition of 1500
Modelled by Ray Noble
Staffordshire, England

Height: 10cm
Length: 9cm
Width: 5.5cm

Rick Stein Toby Jug

Chefs

WCS17337

$19.99 ex VAT

Limited Edition of 1500
Modelled by Ray Noble
Staffordshire, England

Height: 10.5cm
Length: 9cm
Width: 6cm

Windsor Monarchs Pennies

Framed Sets

WCS15120

$19.99 ex VAT

Frame size - 39 x 14cm

This collection contain genuine pre decimal coins.

Winston Churchill "A Study of Boats" Place Mats

Placemats & Coasters

WCS00342

$19.99 ex VAT

Created by Border Fine Art, this is a boxed set of 4 place mats with an acrylic finish.

The Superior finish on these mats will:

* Resist all reasonable food and beverage stains
* Withstand heat of 100 degrees centigrade

Size: 21.5cm x 29cm

"A Study of Boats”

Churchill enjoyed many painting holidays in the South of France. This particular work from around 1933 was formely in the Collection of Lady Churchill.

Churchill: The Painter

Winston Churchill "Bottlescape" Place Mats

Placemats & Coasters

WCS00341

$19.99 ex VAT

Created by Border Fine Art, this is a boxed set of 4 place mats with an acrylic finish.

The Superior finish on these mats will:

* Resist all reasonable food and beverage stains
* Withstand heat of 100 degrees centigrade
* Clean with a moist cloth.

Size: 21.5cm x 29cm

*extract from Winston Churchill- His Life as a Painter by Mary Soames.

Churchill: The Painter

Winston Churchill "View of Chartwell" Place Mats

Placemats & Coasters

WCS00340

$19.99 ex VAT

Created by Border Fine Art, this is a boxed set of 4 place mats with an acrylic finish.

The Superior finish on these mats will:

* Resist all reasonable food and beverage stains
* Withstand heat of 100 degrees centigrade
* Clean with a moist cloth.

Size: 21.5cm x 29cm

“View At Chartwell”

Painted around 1938, this work features Chartwell with its lake, and the Weald of Kent in the distance.

Churchill: The Painter

Blenheim Palace large cream cosmetic bag

Gifts for her

WCS28503

$19.99 ex VAT

Blenheim Palace large cream cosmetic bag

Accessories

WCS28503

$19.99 ex VAT

Blenheim Palace large cream cosmetic bag

Toiletries

WCS28503

$19.99 ex VAT

Blenheim Palace large red cosmetic bag

Gifts for her

WCS28505

$19.99 ex VAT

Blenheim Palace large red cosmetic bag

Toiletries

WCS28505

$19.99 ex VAT

Blenheim Palace Rose Collection Bon Bon Dish

China

WCS28483

$19.99 ex VAT

Created exclusively for Blenheim Palace, the Rose Garden Collection is made in Britain from fine bone china with real gold detailing. It echoes the design of some of the finer pieces owned by the Duke of Marlborough. The floral design and delicate splashes of colour were inspired by the Rose Garden, one of the more intimate outside spaces within the Palace grounds. Each item is supplied in a pink presentation box with the palace logo in gold.

Blenheim Palace Rose Collection Bon Bon Dish

Gifts for her

WCS28483

$19.99 ex VAT

Blenheim Palace Rose Collection Bon Bon Dish

Home

WCS28483

$19.99 ex VAT

Blenheim Palace Rose Collection Bon Bon Dish

Tableware

WCS28483

$19.99 ex VAT

Orangery Collection coaster

China

WCS17724

$19.99 ex VAT

The Orangery Collection has been created exclusively for Blenheim Palace taking inspiration from the Orangery, and features the details from the glass ceiling. This coaster has been made in England using fine bone china.

Harmony tapestry specs case

Gifts for her

WCS18298

$19.99 ex VAT

Dimensions: 8cm (W) x 18cm (H)

Harmony tapestry specs case

Accessories

WCS18298

$19.99 ex VAT

Dimensions: 8cm (W) x 18cm (H)

White crown pen

Stationery & Writing Accessories

WCS17762

$19.99 ex VAT

Crown pen, white. Boxed.

CHURCHILL

New Books

$19.99 ex VAT

1139.jpgThe author emigrated to Britain from Nazi Germany and was a vocal critic of Hitler. Returning after the war, he became an emminent political commentator. His views are sometimes extreme; Haffner says Churchill was a fascist in the 1920s, wanted to cause a civil war over the General Strike, and should have been replaced as PM by 1942. Some interesting insights between the headline-grabbing opinions. New, in wraps.

CHURCHILL:The Struggle for Survival 1945-60

New Books

$19.99 ex VAT

10959.jpgThe diaries of Churchill's personal physician, first published in 1966 as "Churchill: Taken from the Diaries of Lord Moran." This new paperback edition covers the post-World War II years only, with many pages of never-before-published diary material added. Wherever Churchill lived, traveled, conferred, or negotiatedÃ‘Lord Moran was there as personal physician and confidant. New, in wraps.

MY EARLY LIFE

First Editions

$19.99 ex VAT

2673.jpgRecent American paperback reprint, with a new introduction by William Manchester. Mint, in wraps.

100 Years of Buses

Jigsaws

WCS17546

$19.99 ex VAT

1000 piece Deluxe Puzzle
490 x 685 mm

This puzzle illustrates 33 types of motor bus used throughout Britain from 1903 to the present day, including the famous London General B-Type, the Leyland Titan TD1, Guy Arab, AEC Routemaster and the modern Olympians.

British Military Uniforms

Jigsaws

WCS17537

$19.99 ex VAT

1000 piece Deluxe Puzzle
490 x 685 mm

British military history is portrayed through service uniforms from the English Civil War through Blenheim, the American War of Independence, the Napoleonic Wars, the Crimea, Colonial wars, the Boer War, the First and Second World Wars to the more recent Falklands, Gulf War and Kosovo campaigns.

British War Ships in the Age of Sail

Jigsaws

WCS17539

$19.99 ex VAT

1000 piece Deluxe Puzzle
490 x 685 mm

This beautiful image shows 8 men of war from the Cromwellian navy until the mid nineteenth century, as well as many weapons and naval objects. The Mary Rose and the Victory are included.

Charles Dickens and His Novels

Jigsaws

WCS17541

$19.99 ex VAT

1000 piece Deluxe Puzzle
490 x 685 mm

The world of Charles Dickens is brought to life in scenes from his major works. Characters and scenes are depicted in the spirit of Cruickshank. The houses in which Dickens resided are also shown in this new 1000 piece puzzle.

Costumes

Jigsaws

WCS17544

$19.99 ex VAT

1000 piece Deluxe Puzzle
490 x 685 mm

Typical formal and everyday costumes worn by men, women and children through British history are portrayed in this puzzle. It spans the period from the mid-fifteenth century to the present day, and shows the evolution of dress and fashion.

Houses

Jigsaws

WCS17545

$19.99 ex VAT

1000 piece Deluxe Puzzle
490 x 685 mm

An indicative selection of British family houses from the fifteenth to the twenty-first century shows typical architectural development during this period, as well as reference to traditional building material and techniques from the regions of Britain.

Kings & Queens of England

Jigsaws

WCS17542

$19.99 ex VAT

1000 piece Deluxe Puzzle
490 x 685 mm

This colourful image shows all the Kings and Queens of England and the united Kingdon from 1066 to the present day. Along with coats and arms of the different houses, many important events from their reigns are depicted.

The Age Of Steam Trains

Jigsaws

WCS17547

$19.99 ex VAT

1000 piece Deluxe Puzzle
490 x 685 mm

The great era of steam power during the 19th and first half of the 20th century is captured in illustrations of the great locomotives from 'The Rocket' of 1829 to the West Country Class 'Boscastle' of 1959, and includes the legendary 'Flying Scotsman' (1928).

The Battle of Britain

Games

WCS17540

$19.99 ex VAT

1000 piece Deluxe Puzzle
490 x 685 mm

The Battle of Britain unfolds around an image of the Supermarine Spitfire II. All main phases of the conflict are covered and images of important personalities involved are included.

The Battle of Britain

Jigsaws

WCS17540

$19.99 ex VAT

1000 piece Deluxe Puzzle
490 x 685 mm

The Battle of Britain unfolds around an image of the Supermarine Spitfire II. All main phases of the conflict are covered and images of important personalities involved are included.

William Shakespeare & His Plays

Jigsaws

WCS17543

$19.99 ex VAT

1000 piece Deluxe Puzzle
490 x 685 mm

This colourful 1000 piece puzzle includes scenes from a wide range of popular Shakespeare plays, as well as houses and buildings associated with the life of the bard.

BEST LITTLE STORIES ABOUT WINSTON SPENCER CHURCHILL

New Books

$19.99 ex VAT

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THE CHARACTER AND GREATNES OF WINSTON CHURCHILL

New Books

$19.99 ex VAT

9727.jpgNew in wraps.

YANK

2nd World War

$19.99 ex VAT

11077.jpgFrom the desert war of North Africa to the Allied Invasion of Europe, from German POW camp to home again., one soldier's tale.

Wool picnic rug

Outdoor Living

WCS17706

$19.99 ex VAT

Made in the UK from 100% wool, this picnic rug is a perfect summer companion.

Blenheim Palace seed collection

Home

WCS25544

$19.99 ex VAT

An attractive boxed set of Blenheim Palace seeds. The plants that were chosen all appear in the 18th and 19th century botanical paintings done by one of the current Duke's ancestors; Lady Susan Stewart, Marchioness of Blandford. Reproductions of her paintings are also on sale in the shop as are items of stationary decorated with the same. The box contains: Blue Pimpernel, Clove Gillyflower, Convolvulus Major, Gum Rockrose, Mix't Wallflowers, Pheasants Eye. Please note that we cannot send this item outside the UK.

Blenheim Palace seed collection

Outdoor Living

WCS25544

$19.99 ex VAT

GOODBYE DARKNESS

2nd World War

$19.99 ex VAT

14185.jpgNew, paperback.

AND JUSTICE FOR ALL

2nd World War

$19.99 ex VAT

6606.jpgThe stories of 30 of the 115,000 interred for the duration. A very good copy, in chipped, worn dust jacket (259p., 26 illus., index).

ANOTHER PART OF THE WAR

2nd World War

$19.99 ex VAT

6617.jpgOne of 75 conscientious objectors in New Hampshire camp.

MUSSOLINI

2nd World War

$19.99 ex VAT

6416.jpgProbably the best political biography of him. A very good copy, slight shelf wear, without dust jacket, former owner's name on front end paper. (429p., 21 illus., notes, biblio., index.)

PETAIN

1st World War

$19.99 ex VAT

5384.jpgWWI hero; after WWII tried for treason as head of Vichy govt. A very good copy, without dust jacket.

YANK

2nd World War

$19.99 ex VAT

6723.jpgA collection of writings and cartoons from the army weekly Yank, published between 1942 and 1945. A good copy in like dust jacket, discreet inscription in ink on front paste down (356 pages, profusely illustrated, bibliography).

WINSTON CHURCHILL SOLDIER

New Books

$19.99 ex VAT

11275.jpgThe first full-length biography of Churchill's colorful military career. Using an unrivalled range of sources, and with previously unpublished photographs, and detailed maps drawn by Sir Martin Gilbert, Russell illuminates Churchill's motives, abilities, experiences, successes and failures, and his unswerving sense of destiny as an officer in the British Army. New in paperback.

Coins of the Realm

Framed Sets

WCS15117

$19.99 ex VAT

A collection of eight pre-decimal including the half crown, florin, shilling, sixpence, penny, halfpenny, farthing, and the brass threepence which was the first twelve sided coin to be minted in Britain.

Attractively framed this collection measures 170 x 145mm.

Horse riding tapestry large purse

Gifts for her

WCS18311

$19.99 ex VAT

Featuring a design with horse riding illustrations on a rich red background, this large purse makes a perfect gift for horse lovers. Fully lined in waterproof material.

Horse riding tapestry large purse

Gifts for him

WCS18311

$19.99 ex VAT

Featuring a design with horse riding illustrations on a rich red background, this large purse makes a perfect gift for horse lovers. Fully lined in waterproof material.

Horse riding tapestry large purse

Accessories

WCS18311

$19.99 ex VAT

Featuring a design with horse riding illustrations on a rich red background, this large purse makes a perfect gift for horse lovers. Fully lined in waterproof material.

THE WORLD CRISIS

New Books

$19.99 ex VAT

10372.jpgThis is a new paperback reissue of Scribner's earlier abridged edition of the first four books. It does not include "The Aftermath" or "The Unknown War" (Books V and VI). It does have a new introduction by Sir Martin Gilbert. New, in wraps.

South Front mounted print (small)

Images & prints

WCS17800

$19.99 ex VAT

Reproduction of the original watercolour of the South Front of Blenheim Palace painted by Brian Crosby. Dimensions: 295x235mm

Aussie hat – Green

Gifts for him

WCS18271

$19.99 ex VAT

Waterproof trilby style hat with a leather styled trim and feather. Available in the following sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL.

Aussie hat – Green

Outdoor Living

WCS18271

$19.99 ex VAT

Waterproof trilby style hat with a leather styled trim and feather. Available in the following sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL.

Black cooler bag

Outdoor Living

WCS18276

$19.99 ex VAT

Measuring 26cm (W) x 26cm (H) x 20cm (D), this cooler bag is the perfect companion for a picnic. It is insulated to keep food cold, and has a shoulder strap that makes it very easy to carry.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar large soft toy

Toys

WCS28509

$19.99 ex VAT

A super-soft toy version of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, hero of the ever popular children’s book by Eric Carle. Measures c 40cm in length, a smaller version of this toy and other ‘Very Hungry Caterpillar’ products are available from this website.

Chair place card holders

Tableware

WCS17750

$19.99 ex VAT

Set of 4 miniature chair place card holders. Boxed.

'The Rascal Cook' Apron (burgundy)

Miscellaneous

WCS17484

$19.99 ex VAT

William Shakespeare Quotation Apron

'The rascal cook', The Taming of the Shrew IV .i

'The Rascal Cook' Apron (white)

Miscellaneous

WCS17485

$19.99 ex VAT

William Shakespeare Quotation Apron

'The rascal cook', The Taming of the Shrew IV .i

20th Century Monarchs

Framed Sets

WCS15119

$19.99 ex VAT

Frame size 39 x 174cm

This collection contain genuine pre decimal coins and British postage stamps.

Churchill - The Greatest Briton Of All Time

DVDs

WCS01204

$19.99 ex VAT

Exclusive Extended Edition of The Major ITV1 Series

Narrated by Sir Ian McKellan

Winston Churchill is renowned as the legendary war leader inspiring Britian in its finest hour. 'Churchill' is the story of the man behind the legend told by those that knew him.

It includes unseen archive footage, private home-movie collections belonging to his family and friends, first hand personal testimonies, as well as recently discovered still photographs, original letters and diaries.

The programme explores how this formidable character was formed during an early life set against some of the turbulent events in British history: The Boer War, The First World War and the General Strike. This documentary charts his time on the fringes of politics during the 'Wilderness Years' of the 1930's and how when he returned to lead the country as Prime Minister his powerful speeches inspired the nation to fight the Second World War. 'CHURCHILL' follows his career after victory and shows how the now legendary leader coped with the decline of his power and the onset of old age.

Includes 30 mins of footage not seen on ITV:

1)Recreating Churchill
2)The Early Years
3)Wartime Leader
4)Family Recollections
5)Diaries & Letters

DVD Region: PAL Region 2

I Was There - True Stories of Churchill's War

DVDs

WCS25646

$19.99 ex VAT

I Was There - True Stories of Churchill's War

True stories of Churchill's War as told by the people who were there. This DVD has been produced to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of Winston S. Churchill becoming Great Britain's Prime Minister.

Winston Spencer Churchill became Great Britain's Prime Minister on 10th May 1940 after the country had finally lost faith in the great appeaser, Neville Chamberlain - the German invasion of the Lowland countries the final straw for a population now under constant threat of tyranny. Now the people demanded a strong leader and chose the charismatic, cigar smoking Churchill.

With unique footage this film examines his strong reserve and indomitable strength as he resolves to "go it alone" against Hitler. This programme traces Churchill's genius, his long held belief in the importance of "Intelligence", of Nazism. It tells he real story of his involvement in Dunkirk, as a moral victory was grabbed from the hands of seemingly inevitable and humiliating defeat, and of his continual efforts to try to persuade the wary Americans into the war, long before the events of Pearl Harbour, which his "intelligence" had undoubtedly foreseen.

With Hitler finally on his one time ally Stalin - and with the creation of the Eastern Front - this film tells the true story of how Churchill took his place "at the top table", among the World's two great would-be super-powers, and of the shaky and strained relationship they had. This landmark film contains interviews with those who were affected by him in the military, and those who knew him intimately. This will be a lasting tribute and commemoration to the man who defined "their finest hour", and perhaps that famous epitaph, said proudly under clear again skies late in 1940, should be rewritten;

"Never have so many owed so much to one man".

That man is Winston Spencer Churchill.

Aspect Ratio: 4:3

Region: PAL Region 2

Run Time: Approx. 60 mins

ISBN: 5014293152952

ILLUSTRATED'S magnificient colour souvenir portrait of Churchill

Prints and Posters

WCS18182

$19.99 ex VAT

ILLUSTRATED'S magnificient colour souvenir portrait of Churchill

1 December, 1956

Never Give In: Winston Churchill's Greatest Speeches

CDs

WCS17787

$19.99 ex VAT

A must have selection of Sir Winston Churchill's best speeches. Two CDs.

Never Give In: Winston Churchill's Greatest Speeches

Gifts for him

WCS17787

$19.99 ex VAT

A must have selection of Sir Winston Churchill's best speeches. Two CDs.

Never Give In: Winston Churchill's Greatest Speeches

Books & CDs

WCS17787

$19.99 ex VAT

A must have selection of Sir Winston Churchill's best speeches. Two CDs.

Salad servers

Tableware

WCS25580

$19.99 ex VAT

An elegant pair of salad servers.

Shakespeare Quotations Apron, "He hath an excellent stomach" (Burgundy)

Miscellaneous

WCS17486

$19.99 ex VAT

William Shakespeare quotation apron.

'He hath an excellent stomach', Beatrice Much Ado about Nothing. 1.1.49-50

Shakespeare Quotations Apron, "He hath an excellent stomach" (White)

Miscellaneous

WCS17947

$19.99 ex VAT

Shakespeare Quotations Apron, "He hath an excellent stomach" (White)

Sir Winston Churchill Crown & Stamp

Coins

WCS15088

$19.99 ex VAT

Frame size 20 x 16

This collection contain genuine pre decimal coins and British postage stamps.

Sir Winston Churchill Crown & Stamp

Stamps

WCS15088

$19.99 ex VAT

Frame size 20 x 16

This collection contain genuine pre decimal coins and British postage stamps.

Sir Winston Churchill Crown & Stamp

Framed Sets

WCS15088

$19.99 ex VAT

Frame size 20 x 16

This collection contain genuine pre decimal coins and British postage stamps.

The Gathering Storm

DVDs

WCS01206

$19.99 ex VAT

An HBO Film Presentation

Starring Albert Finney as Winston Churchill and Vanessa Redgrave as Clementine Churchill

Winner of Three Emmys

As seen on the BBC, The Gathering Storm is a critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning look at the nation's greatest Briton Sir Winston Churchill's life, in the years preceding World War II.

The mid-1930's found Churchill out of favour and struggling to make his robust voice heard. Wrestling with his own personal demons - a dark depression, the loss of his family fortune, and the temporary absence of his devoted wife Clemmie - a lonely but defiant Churchill attempts to warn the world of the impending threat from Hitler's Germany. But will the world listen?

Run Time: 96 Mins. Approx.

DVD Region: PAL Region 2

The National Trust - Chartwell

DVDs

WCS18226

$19.99 ex VAT

An intimate DVD souvenir of the home of Britian's wartime leader Sir Winston Churchill

Presented by churchill's daughter LADY SOAMES and featuring scenes from Churchill's birthplace BLENHEIM PALACE.

A superb guide through the rooms and gardens of Chartwell, the home of one of the greatest statesman of the twentieth century, Sir Winston Churchill.

Churchill adored Chartwell, a Victorian house with stunning viwes over the Weald of Kent which he bought in 1922, and which was to remain his cherished home for 40 years. Churchill's youngest daughter, Mary, was born in the week the family bought the house, and for the next 17 years she lived at Chartwell. watching her father live out the career which led to him becoming wartime Prime Minister in 1940.

Tadpole Lane

Produced by Nigel Farrell

Approx running time: 40 mins

DVD Region: PAL Region 0

The War File - Churchill's War (DVD)

DVDs

WCS25647

$19.99 ex VAT

The War File - Churchill's War (DVD)

"Victory. Victory at all costs. Victory in spite of all terror. Victory however long and hard the road may be." - Winston Churchill

Winston Churchill suceeded to the highest office amidst turbulent and extraordinary events. In the early 1930s his powerful warnings about the dangers of Nazi fanaticism had been dismissed as alarmist, but by the time he became Prime Minister, on the afternoon of May 10th 1940, his grimmest forebodings had been proven all too true. Western Europe was a cauldron of war. German divisions poured effortlessly into Holland and Belgium and had begun turning for the French frontier. The prospects for Britian and her new war leader were inconceivably black. French intelligence estimated that Britian could withstand a German onslaught for no more than 3 weeks. Hitler's forces had enjoyed unbroken and astonishing success, leading the highest levels of power in Britian to believe that Hitler could not be beaten. Churchill alone never faltered, announcing to the British people that his aim was "Victory - victory at all costs, victory in spite of all terror; victory however long and hard the road may be".

SCENE SELECTION:

1. WINSTON CHURCHILL

2. BLETCHLEY PARK

3. WOLF PACK SYSTEM

4. OPERATION BATTLEAXE

5. CHURCHILL'S CONSTITUTION

6. OPERATION OVERLORD

SPECIAL FEATURES:

INTERACTIVE MENUS; 6 SCENE SELECTIONS; EXCERPTS FROM OTHER WAR FILES.

Region: PAL Region 0

Screen Format: 4:3

Run Time: Approx. 60 mins

ISBN: 5034504710177

View of Chartwell by Winston Churchill Mug

Porcelain

WCS01122

~~$19.99 ex VAT~~
$19.99 ex VAT

A porcelain mug featuring the “View At Chartwell” by Sir Winston Churchill

Height: 11cm
Diameter of rim: 9cm
Diameter of bottom: 7cm

“View At Chartwell”

Painted around 1938, this work features Chartwell with its lake, and the Weald of Kent in the distance.

In the summer of 1922, while on the lookout for a suitable country house, Churchill caught sight of a property near Westerham in Kent, and fell instantly in love with it. Chartwell was to become a much-loved family home and with typical enthusiasm, Churchill personally undertook many major works of construction (largely with his own hands), such as a dam, a swimming pool, the building of a red brick wall to surround the vegetable garden, and the re-tiling of a cottage at the bottom of the garden.

Churchill: The Painter

Churchill's talent was multi-facetted, he was a soldier, politician, wartime leader, writer and historian. In 1915, at the age of 41 Churchill discovered a natural talent as an artist and for the rest of his life he painted enthusiastically. His art embraced many subjects and locations in Britain and around the world. Churchill painted over 500 canvases predominantly of landscapes, but also still lifes and self portraits.

This collection has been specially created by Border Fine Arts to celebrate Churchill's beautiful paintings.

Wine stopper and coaster

Home

WCS18323

$19.99 ex VAT

Silver plated wine coaster with matching stopper, with grapes details. Boxed. (Wine not included)

Wine stopper and coaster

Tableware

WCS18323

$19.99 ex VAT

Silver plated wine coaster with matching stopper, with grapes details. Boxed. (Wine not included)

Winston Churchill Plastic Bust (Black)

Busts & Statues

WCS18157

$19.99 ex VAT

Winston Churchill Plastic Bust (Black)

Hollow, thick plastic material, base slightly chipped

h: 15.5cm, w: 8cm, d: 7cm

Winston Churchill Silhouette Tie Clip and Cufflinks Set

Miscellaneous

WCS00461

$19.99 ex VAT

Tie Clip and Cufflinks Set depicting silhouette of Winston Churchill, presented in a display box.

Butter dish duck

Home

WCS18316

$19.99 ex VAT

Silver plated butter dish. Boxed. SPECIAL OFFER Buy with the matching jam pot and save £5! Also available from this website.

Butter dish duck

Tableware

WCS18316

$19.99 ex VAT

Silver plated butter dish. Boxed. SPECIAL OFFER Buy with the matching jam pot and save £5! Also available from this website.

Crown magnifying glass

Gifts for her

WCS25528

$19.99 ex VAT

Elegant magnifying glass for your desk - it has a crown on top, holding a gem-shaped crystal. A matching letter opener and pen are also available from this website.

Crown magnifying glass

Home

WCS25528

$19.99 ex VAT

Elegant magnifying glass for your desk - it has a crown on top, holding a gem-shaped crystal. A matching letter opener and pen are also available from this website.

Crown magnifying glass

Accessories

WCS25528

$19.99 ex VAT

Elegant magnifying glass for your desk - it has a crown on top, holding a gem-shaped crystal. A matching letter opener and pen are also available from this website.

Silver Collection

Framed Sets

WCS15095

$19.99 ex VAT

Frame size 39 x 14cm

This collection contain genuine pre decimal coins.

Blenheim Palace Rose Collection Mug

China

WCS28487

$19.99 ex VAT

Blenheim Palace Rose Collection Mug

Home

WCS28487

$19.99 ex VAT

Blenheim Palace Rose Collection Mug

Tableware

WCS28487

$19.99 ex VAT

Blossom eau de toilette

Gifts for her

WCS17785

$19.99 ex VAT

Blenheim Bouquet Talcum Powder

Gifts for him

WCS25625

$19.99 ex VAT

The elegant and timeless ‘Blenheim Bouquet’ fragrance was originally commissioned by the Dukes of Marlborough in 1902 and later became a favourite of Winston Churchill’s. Designed and made in England by the renowned perfumer William Penhaligon, using only the finest ingredients, it has a citrus scent with spicy black pepper notes, supported by Alpine woods. 100g.

Blenheim Bouquet Talcum Powder

Toiletries

WCS25625

$19.99 ex VAT

Cream long gloves

Gifts for her

WCS18309

$19.99 ex VAT

Elegant long gloves in cream, with diamante detail.

Cream long gloves

Accessories

WCS18309

$19.99 ex VAT

Elegant long gloves in cream, with diamante detail.

Floral tapestry cosmetic bag

Gifts for her

WCS18280

$19.99 ex VAT

This practical cosmetic bag is perfect for carrying the essential make up in the handbag. Fully lined with waterproof material. Dimensions: 22cm (W) x 10cm (H)

Floral tapestry cosmetic bag

Accessories

WCS18280

$19.99 ex VAT

This practical cosmetic bag is perfect for carrying the essential make up in the handbag. Fully lined with waterproof material. Dimensions: 22cm (W) x 10cm (H)

Floral tapestry cosmetic bag

Toiletries

WCS18280

$19.99 ex VAT

This practical cosmetic bag is perfect for carrying the essential make up in the handbag. Fully lined with waterproof material. Dimensions: 22cm (W) x 10cm (H)

Floral tapestry cosmetic bag

Jewellery

WCS18280

$19.99 ex VAT

This practical cosmetic bag is perfect for carrying the essential make up in the handbag. Fully lined with waterproof material. Dimensions: 22cm (W) x 10cm (H)

Grey long gloves

Gifts for her

WCS18310

$19.99 ex VAT

Elegant long gloves in grey, with diamante detail.

Grey long gloves

Accessories

WCS18310

$19.99 ex VAT

Elegant long gloves in grey, with diamante detail.

Lily of the Valley Talcum Powder

Gifts for her

WCS25638

$19.99 ex VAT

Made in England, using only the finest ingredients, this fresh and graceful floral fragrance is considered to be one of the finest interpretations of the delicate woodland flower, Lilly of the Valley. It is created by the renowned perfumers Penhaligon’s of London, established in 1870, the proud holders of Royal Warrants from The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Edinburgh. 100g.

Lily of the Valley Talcum Powder

Toiletries

WCS25638

$19.99 ex VAT

Orangery Collection beaker

China

WCS17723

$19.99 ex VAT

The Orangery Collection has been created exclusively for Blenheim Palace taking inspiration from the Orangery, and features the details from the glass ceiling. This beaker has been made in England using fine bone china.

Scent Library

Gifts for her

WCS25640

$19.99 ex VAT

This ‘Scent Library’ for men and women is ideal for travelling with and it also offers the ideal introduction to the Penhaligon's range of fragrances. It contains ten phials of their most popular scents: five ladies' and five men's. These include the Blenheim Bouquet – a fragrance that was created for the 9th Duke of Marlborough and was much favoured by Winston Churchill. It also includes the Lilly of the Valley ladies scent. Both of these are also sold on this website and at the palace.

Scent Library

Gifts for him

WCS25640

$19.99 ex VAT

Scent Library

Toiletries

WCS25640

$19.99 ex VAT

Venetian glass pen and ink set

Stationery & Writing Accessories

WCS18288

$19.99 ex VAT

This elegant Venetian glass pen in an amber colour comes in a beautiful box with black ink.

Venetian glass pen and ink set

Gifts for her

WCS18289

$19.99 ex VAT

This elegant Venetian glass pen in red comes in a beautiful box with burgundy ink.

Venetian glass pen and ink set

Gifts for him

WCS18289

$19.99 ex VAT

This elegant Venetian glass pen in red comes in a beautiful box with burgundy ink.

Venetian glass pen and ink set

Stationery & Writing Accessories

WCS18289

$19.99 ex VAT

This elegant Venetian glass pen in red comes in a beautiful box with burgundy ink.

Cream umbrella

Gifts for her

WCS25643

$19.99 ex VAT

This elegant umbrella was inspired by a bygone era; it can also be used as a parasol to protect you from the summer sunshine.

Cream umbrella

Accessories

WCS25643

$19.99 ex VAT

This elegant umbrella was inspired by a bygone era; it can also be used as a parasol to protect you from the summer sunshine.

Crown tapestry cosmetic bag

Gifts for her

WCS18296

$19.99 ex VAT

This practical cosmetic bag is perfect for carrying the essential make up in the handbag. Fully lined with waterproof material. Dimensions: 22cm (W) x 10cm (H)

Crown tapestry cosmetic bag

Toiletries

WCS18296

$19.99 ex VAT

This practical cosmetic bag is perfect for carrying the essential make up in the handbag. Fully lined with waterproof material. Dimensions: 22cm (W) x 10cm (H)

CHURCHILL AND WAR

New Books

$24.99 ex VAT

11276.jpgPanoramic examination of Churchill's career in war. By the author of "CHURCHILL: A Study in Greatness." New, in paperback.

CHURCHILL: A Study in Greatness

New Books

$24.99 ex VAT

10718.jpgExcellent study that examines precisely how Churchill was great and, more importantly, why. New, in wraps.

DOOLITTLE

2nd World War

$24.99 ex VAT

14178.jpgAs new, with dust jacket.

EISENHOWER

2nd World War

$24.99 ex VAT

14193.jpgAs new, with dust jacket.

IN SEARCH OF CHURCHILL: A Historian's Journey

Books about WSC

$24.99 ex VAT

12.jpgSir Martin tells the story behind his writing Churchill's official biography, a riveting memoir as well as a stellar defense of Winston Churchill's life and accomplishments. Paperback edition. (Signed copies available. See: SIGNED Section.)

PATTON AT BAY

2nd World War

$24.99 ex VAT

8509.jpgAn AUSA book [Association of the United States Army]. A very good copy in wraps. (Foreword by Carlos D'Este.)

THE FORGOTTEN BATTLE

2nd World War

$24.99 ex VAT

8450.jpgAs new, in dust jacket.

WINSTON CHURCHILL

New Books

$24.99 ex VAT

1130.jpgA well-written, truly accurate portrait by this reknowned military historian; not uncritical but firmly in Churchill's corner. Incisive and sensitive, not to be missed. New, in dust jacket.

WINSTON CHURCHILL: Statesman of the Century

New Books

$24.99 ex VAT

7884.jpgEminent British historian weighs in with his own relatively brief Churchill biography. As new, in dust jacket.

56TH FIGHTER GROUP

Aviation

$24.99 ex VAT

20408.jpgFrom World War II fame as "Zemke's Wolfpack," the highest scoring USAAF Fighter Group in Europe, to date. A very good copy, slight edge wear. (64p., profuse illus. [37 color.])

A MAN AROSE

Books about WSC

$24.99 ex VAT

9729.jpgA good copy of this eloquent wartime tribute in verse to Winston Churchill. Contents fine, card wraps spotted on the inside, frayed on the outside.

A VERY SPECIAL LANCASTER: A history of Lancaster Mk I R5868

Aviation

$24.99 ex VAT

6733.jpgFlew 137 missions in World War II. A very good copy, light edge wear. (32p., profuse illus. [many color], 2 maps, chronology of missions.)

A WAR TOO LONG: The History of the USAF in Southeast Asia 1961-1975

Aviation

$24.99 ex VAT

7161.jpgAir Force Fiftieth Anniversary Commemorative Edition. A very good copy, slight edge wear, hinges slightly creased. (110p., 13 illus., map, biblio., index.)

A-20 HAVOC IN ACTION: Aircraft Number 144

Aviation

$24.99 ex VAT

6344.jpgIdeal for modelers. (50p., profuse illus. [some color.])

ABOVE AND BEYOND

Naval

$24.99 ex VAT

20297.jpgThe carrier war in World War II. A very good copy, corners lightly worn, in dust jacket with light edge wear and small tear at spine head. (314p., 33 photos, map, biblio., index.)

ACHIEVING VICTORY

2nd World War

$24.99 ex VAT

5605.jpg"A narrative of national strategic planning and its trials and tribulations in the mid- war period of World War II. A good copy in chipped and stained dust jacket (191 pages, 7 illustrations, appendices).

AERO SERIES VOL. 31: British Aerospace and McDonnell Douglas Harrier AV-8A/B

Aviation

$24.99 ex VAT

7489.jpgIncluding conception and development. A very good copy, slight edge wear. (104p., profuse illus. & diagrams [some color], index.)

AIR ADVENTURES

Aviation

$24.99 ex VAT

5110.jpgIncludes air aces of WWI & II. A very good copy, without dust jacket. (203p., sev. text illus.)

AIR COMBAT SPECIAL NUMBER 1 - SUMMER 1971: The Boeing B-17G

Aviation

$24.99 ex VAT

20079.jpgA very good copy, covers slightly soiled, small chip at top of front cover. (30p., profuse illus.)

AIR FORCE OFFICERS: Personnel Policy Development, 1944-1974

Aviation

$24.99 ex VAT

7164.jpgOfficial History. A very good copy, issued without dust jacket. (510p., many illus., 32 tables, 13 graphs, appendices, notes, biblio., index.)

AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF SEAPLANES & FLYING BOATS

Aviation

$24.99 ex VAT

6517.jpgFrom 1910 to the 1950s, the heyday of the flying boat by. Surprisingly little has been published on the fascinating subject. A very good copy, in dust jacket (160p., 80 illus., index).

ARAB AIR FORCES

Aviation

$24.99 ex VAT

7106.jpgAlgeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, U.A.E. and both Yemens. A very good copy. (94p., profuse illus. [39 color], 2 maps.)

ARMIES WITH WINGS

Aviation

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20199.jpgAn assessment of world air power, by an American veteran of the Spanish Civil War, warning of America's weakness in this arena. A very good ex-library copy (label on spine, bookplate on front paste-down, blind stamp on title page), covers & spine faded, light edge wear, dust jacket flaps tipped into rear endpapers, without dust jacket.

B-17 IN ACTION: Aircraft Number 63

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6195.jpgIdeal for modelers. (58p., profuse illus. [some color.])

B-24 LIBERATOR IN ACTION: Aircraft Number 21

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6374.jpgIdeal for modelers. (50p., profuse illus. [some color.])

B-29 SUPERFORTRESS IN ACTION: Aircraft Number 31

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6196.jpgIdeal for modelers. (50p., profuse illus. [some color.])

BEYOND TOP SECRET U

2nd World War

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20158.jpgFirst hand account of the Allied disinformation campaign for Overlord, by a Naval officer with 2 hats: Section 17M (decoding Abwehr messages) and XX Committee (personally running double agents). A very good copy, corners slightly bumped, in dust jacket with faded spine and lightly worn corners. (192p., index.)

C-47 SKYTRAIN IN ACTION: Aircraft Number 149

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6748.jpgIdeal for modelers. (58p., profuse illus. [some color.])Ideal for modelers. (58p., profuse illus. [some color.])

CHURCHILL'S WAR

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9851.jpgNasty revisionist history. A very good reading copy, in wraps.

CHURCHILL: The Life Triumphant

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4316.jpgOne of the more comprehensive Churchill memorial books, full of color and black & white photos, with text written by Time-Life editor Henry Grunwald. A very good copy, without dust jacket. Bookplate affixed to front pastedown, else fine

EISENHOWER

2nd World War

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5147.jpgFrom the Tehran Conference and the beginning of planning for D-Day to the end. A very good copy, in dust jacket, remainder mark on bottom fore-edge (977p., 24 maps, notes, biblio., index).

EMINENT CHURCHILLIANS

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12943.jpgAs new, in wraps, with the embossed seal of a former owner blind-stamped on the front free endpaper.

F-117 STEALTH IN ACTION: Aircraft Number 115

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6338.jpgIdeal for modelers. (50p., profuse illus. [some color.])

F-15 EAGLE IN ACTION: Aircraft Number 24

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6439.jpgIdeal for modelers. (50p., profuse illus. [some color.])

F-4 PHANTOM II IN ACTION: Aricraft Number 65

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6438.jpgIdeal for modelers. (58p., profuse illus. [some color.])

FIGHTING VEHICLES AND WEAPONS OF THE MODERN BRITISH ARMY

British Empire

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6567.jpgIncluding hand weapons and artillery. A very good copy, spine tail faintly dampstained, pencil notes on front free endpaper, in price-clipped dust jacket with heavily worn corners and dampstined spine tail. (125 pages over 100 photos and 3/views.)

FORMER NAVAL PERSON

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3421.jpgA balanced study by an expert naval historian; one of the best books on the subject. This is a very good copy, in wraps.

FROM A DARK SKY

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7091.jpgFrom its inception in World War II through the first Gulf War; supplying partisans, inserting agents, gunships, covert recon, etc. This is one of the few books available on the subject. A very good copy, in dust jacket (340p., glossary, biblio., index).

GERMANY

2nd World War

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5347.jpgSwedish correspondent in Berlin, expelled August, 1943. A very good copy, without dust jacket, slight shelf wear (322p).

GHOST SOLDIERS

2nd World War

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7342.jpg121 Rangers liberate 531 POWs in Cabantuan, Leyte. A very good copy, without dust jacket. (342pgs. 40 illus. & ports. Roster. Map endpapers.)

GUIDE TO THE SOVIET NAVY 1970

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5189.jpgA very good copy, with dust jacket, dust jacket has respectable wear, book itself in great shape, review of book tipped in.

HU-16 ALBATROSS IN ACTION: Aircraft Number 161

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6747.jpgIdeal for modelers. (50p., profuse illus. [some color.])

HURRICANE IN ACTION: Aircraft Number 72

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6337.jpgIdeal for modelers. (50p., profuse illus. [some color.])

IMMEDIATE REACH, IMMEDAITE POWER: The Air Expeditionary Force and American Power Projection in the Post Cold War Era

Aviation

$24.99 ex VAT

7160.jpgDevelopment of the "Rapid Reaction Force." A very good copy. (26p., 10 photos.)

IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM HANDBOOK

British Empire

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20068.jpgA very good copy with slight edge wear (48 pages, profuse illustrations).

INVASION Ã”44

2nd World War

$24.99 ex VAT

3675.jpgA very good copy.

MALTA INVICTA

2nd World War

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20024.jpgMalta's courageous defense in World War II. A very good copy, cover a bit worn & delicate, stamp on title page. (32p., 9 illus.)

MEN-AT-ARMS SERIES: Battle for the Falklands (3): Air Forces

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20417.jpgNumber 135. A very good copy, covers slightly soiled, price tag on rear cover (40pages, profuse illustrations).

MEN-AT-ARMS SERIES: Biritsh Battle Insignia (2): 1939-45

British Empire

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20410.jpgNumber 187. A very good copy, covers slightly soiled (48 pages, profuse illustrations).

MEN-AT-ARMS SERIES: British Infantry Equipments 1808-1908

British Empire

$24.99 ex VAT

20412.jpgNumber 107. A very good copy, covers slightly soiled (40 pages, profuse illustrations).

MEN-AT-ARMS SERIES: New Model Army 1645-60

British Empire

$24.99 ex VAT

20414.jpgNumber 110. A very good copy, covers slightly soiled (40 pages, profuse illustrations).

MEN-AT-ARMS SERIES: The British Army on Campaign 1816-1902 (2): The Crimea 1854-56

British Empire

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20411.jpgNumber 196. A very good copy, covers slightly soiled (48 pages, profuse illustrations).

METEOR IN ACTION: Aircraft Number 152

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6751.jpgIdeal for modelers. (50p., profuse illus. [some color.])

MIRACLE AT MIDWAY

Naval

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20124.jpgAn excellent account of perhaps the most decisive naval battle in history. Reading copy. (469p., 18 illus., 6 maps & diagrams, Order of Battle, chronology, biblio., index.)

MODERN MILITARY AIRCRAFT: Eagle

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6468.jpgAmerica's premier fighter until the recent introduction of the F-22. A very good copy. (63p., profuse illus. [some color.])

MODERN MILITARY AIRCRAFT: Hornet

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6467.jpgThe U.S. Navy's multi-role fighter. A very good copy, light edge wear. (63p., profuse illus. [some color.])

MONITOR

Naval

$24.99 ex VAT

9709.jpgJohn Ericsson, his "subaquatic system of naval warfare," and the Battle of Hampton Roads. As new, in like dust jacket. (247p., 21 illus., 4 diagrams, 2 maps, notes, index.)

MONTE CASSINO

2nd World War

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11469.jpgFine narrative. A very good copy, without dust jacket, lightly read. (269p., 53 illus., notes, biblio., index, map eps.)

NELL'S WAR

2nd World War

$24.99 ex VAT

6675.jpgFocus on one London neighborhood. As new, with dust jacket.

NORTH CAROLINA'S ROLE IN WORLD WAR II

2nd World War

$24.99 ex VAT

7396.jpgBy the former head of the Meredith College Department of History and Political Science. A very good copy, covers slightly soiled. (69p., 30 illus., biblio.)

OFF WE GO!

Aviation

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20390.jpgA USAAF fighter pilot's experiences in World War II, as told by his wife. A fine copy, published without dust jacket. (325p., 22 illus., facsimile, 3 maps, sources, genealogy, index.)

OPERATION THURSDAY: Birth of the Air Commmandos

Aviation

$24.99 ex VAT

6655.jpgOne of "The U.S. Army Air Forces in World War II" commemerative series: 1st Air Commando Group, Burma, 1944. A very good copy (45 p., 12 illus., 3 maps).

P-12/F4B IN ACTION: Aircraft Number 141

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6746.jpgIdeal for modelers. (50p., profuse illus. [some color.])

P-47 THUNDERBOLT IN ACTION: Aircraft Number 67

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6437.jpgIdeal for modelers. (50p., profuse illus. [some color.])

P-51 MUSTANG

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20361.jpgA nice pictorial of the premier strategic fighter of World War II, including variants and prototypes. A very good copy, spine head & tail a bit worn, in slightly soiled dust jacket with light wear to corners. (64p., 78 illus. [25 color], color cutaway, Order of Battle, appendix.)

PANAVIA TORNADO IN ACTION: Aircraft Number 111

Aviation

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20070.jpgIdeal for modelers. (50p., profuse illus. [some color.])

POLIKARPOV FIGHTERS IN ACTION PT. 1: Aircraft Number 157

Aviation

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6749.jpgIdeal for modelers. (50p., profuse illus. [some color.])

RUSSIA'S FIGHTING FORCES

2nd World War

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5481.jpgHistory & analysis of the Red Army by a former Tsarist Officer. A very good copy, in torn & marked dust jacket (258p., 12 maps, 4 graphs).

S.E. 5A IN ACTION: Aircraft Number 69

Aviation

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6301.jpgIdeal for modelers. (50p., profuse illus. [some color.])

SPITFIRE: Fighter Supreme

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6551.jpgA nice pictorial of the legendary World War II British fighter plane. A very good copy, slight wear to corners. (28 leaves, 89 black & white photos, 8 color plates.)

TEARS OF GLORY

2nd World War

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5342.jpgSix week siege of 4,000 Maquis at the Grenoble massif, June 1944. A very good copy, in dust jacket (237p., 26 illus., 6 maps, biblio., index).

THE AIR OFFICER'S GUIDE

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7366.jpgAll aspects, from command to pay to social life. Scoring on p. 6, otherwise a very good copy, in dust jacket. (416p., many illus., figures & diagrams, index.)

THE ARMY

British Empire

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6171.jpgThe British Army from the English Civil War to date. A very good copy, covers slightly scuffed, without dust jacket (119 pages, 30 plates, 14 figures, bibliography, index).

THE BATTLE FOR ROME

2nd World War

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5268.jpgA very good copy, in dust jacket. ( 224p., 34 illus, 40 sketch maps, apdcs., biblio., index.)

THE BATTLE OF BATAAN

2nd World War

$24.99 ex VAT

20379.jpgThe fall of the Philippines, 1942. A fine copy, discreet bookseller's label on front paste-down, in price-clipped, slightly rumpled dust jacket with faded spine & worn corners. (85p., 39 photos, 2 maps, chronology, index.)

THE DAY THE RED BARON DIED

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4587.jpgChronicles the Baron's last three days, "proving" his death by ground fire. A very good copy, slight wear to edges, in torn dust jacket. (328pages, 16 illustrations, 3 maps, appendices, index.)

THE DEFENDERS: A History of the British Volunteer

British Empire

$24.99 ex VAT

5115.jpgA patriotic history of the British citizens' part time and volunteer military efforts from the Anglo-Saxon Fyrd to the present day. A very good copy, in dust jacket (224p., 19 illus., chronology, appendices, index).

THE END OF THE WAR

2nd World War

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5551.jpgA very good copy, without dust jacket. (178p., 18 illus., 3 maps, biblio.)

THE ENGLISH OF MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS

1st World War

$24.99 ex VAT

4736.jpgOdd-ball manual of expressions for West Point. A fair copy, issued without dust jacket, spine partly detached, edges worn, discreet owner's name on front free end paper, contents clean.

THE F-4 PHANTOM II

Aviation

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7154.jpg"Famous Aircraft" series. A very good copy, light edge wear. (64p., profuse illus.)

THE FORMATION OF THE SOVIET UNION: Communism and Nationalism 1917-1923

1st World War

$24.99 ex VAT

20139.jpgThe importance of nationalsim in the Russian Revolution. A good copy, covers slightly soiled, pencil marginalia throughout. (365p., 27 illus., 3 maps, chronology, appendices, notes, biblio., index.)

THE GREAT DUCHESS

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3465.jpgA very good copy, without dust jacket.

THE LIBERATION OF GUAM

2nd World War

$24.99 ex VAT

6788.jpg3rd Marine Div. & 305th Inf., 77th Div. 7,714 casualties & 18,000 Japanese KIA. Clean Ex-Library copy, without dust jacket. ( 231pgs. 21 illus., 5 maps. Notes. Biblio. Index.)

THE YEAR OF THE RAT

2nd World War

$24.99 ex VAT

5582.jpgThe story of "Carlo," who claimed to have been a double agent who, among other things, spread disinformation on Overlord while posing as a German general. A good read, whether truth or fiction. A very good copy, in dust jacket, spine head and tail a bit worn, bookplate on front end paper (213p).

TO LOSE A WAR

2nd World War

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7569.jpgFrom a Silesian family, Shelton was conscripted first for factory work, then for farm work in Czechoslovakia; her two brothers were drafted and one killed; with the Soviet takeover she became a refugee, eventually escaping to the West. A very good copy, in dust jacket (228p., 12 illus., map end paper).

TRIUMPH IN THE WEST

2nd World War

$24.99 ex VAT

20151.jpg2nd vol. of Bryant's highly subjective 2-volume abrdigement of the diaries of the chief of the Imperial General Staff. A very good copy, without dust jacket. (438p., 4 maps, notes, index, map eps.)

US STRATEGIC AIRPOWER

Aviation

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11937.jpgExamination of the role played by strategic bombing campaigns during World War II. Part of the Fotofax series. A very good copy, (not paginated with 84 photographs).

WAR DIARIES

2nd World War

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8326.jpgA very good copy, without dust jacket.

WARBIRDS ILLUSTRATED NO. 25: RAF Air Power Today

Aviation

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6537.jpgA very good copy, slight edge wear. (64p., profuse illus. [some color.])

WHO DARES WINS

Aviation

$24.99 ex VAT

4740.jpgHistory this elite corps through the Iranian Embassy hostage rescue, when the SAS rescued 19 hostages on live television. A very good copy, in price clipped dust jacket (249 pages, 29 illustrations, 11 maps, bibliography, index).

WINSTON CHURCHILL: In Trial and Triumph

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13173.jpgBy the Gallipoli historian. This is a very good copy, without dust jacket. Bookplate on front pastedown.

WORLD WAR II

2nd World War

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7111.jpgEighteen papers from a National Archives sponsored conference. Nineteen contributors, including Barbara Tuchman & D. Clayton James. A very good copy, in dust jacket (269p., 18 illus., biblio., index).

ZERO A6M

Aviation

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20356.jpgA nice overview of all variants of the legendary Japanese World War II fighter, including technical specifications. A very good copy, corners lightly worn, in slightly soiled dust jacket with light edge wear. (64p., circa 110 photos & drawings [8 color], appendices.)

Coin Collection "Linear Eight Coin"

Framed Sets

WCS15121

$24.99 ex VAT

Frame size 46 x 14cm

This collection contain genuine pre decimal coins.

CHURCHILL: Visionary, Statesmen, Historian

New Books

$24.99 ex VAT

8308.jpgThe Churchill character re-considered, by one of Winston Churchill's finest contemporary chroniclers. This is a mint First American edition, in dust jacket,

ERNIE'S AMERICA

2nd World War

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14195.jpgAs new, with dust jacket.

THE MAGNIFICENT MISCHER

2nd World War

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14189.jpgAs new, paperback.

WINSTON CHURCHILL

New Books

$24.99 ex VAT

8307.jpgAs new, in dust jacket.

Cheese tray

Tableware

WCS17716

$24.99 ex VAT

Silver plated cheese tray with glass and cheese knife. Boxed.

INFANTRY ACES OF THE REICH

2nd World War

$24.99 ex VAT

6596.jpg32 of them. A very good copy, in dust jacket (154p., 35 illus., apdcs., bios., biblio., index).

MEMO FOR A MOVIE

2nd World War

$24.99 ex VAT

6065.jpgA biography and proposal for a movie based on the life of an initially pacifist theologian & Nazi resister who was executed with Admiral Canaris & General Oster, 9 April, 1945. A very good copy , in dust jacket (268p., notes).

THE FIRST WORLD WAR

1st World War

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3096.jpgIn which Winston Churchill's official biographer, Sir Martin Gilbert, essentially revises THE WORLD CRISIS, Churchill's own history of the First World War, with balance and lucidity. New, in wraps.

Victoria

Framed Sets

WCS15094

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Frame size - 23 x 21cm

This collections contain genuine pre decimal coins and British postage stamps

CARRIER STRIKE

2nd World War

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10158.jpgNew, in wraps.

FORTY WAYS TO LOOK AT WINSTON CHURCHILL

New Books

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1138.jpgAn accessible prismatic study of Winston Churchill's life that contrasts the many views of him. As new, in dust jacket.

THE WAR NORTH OF ROME

2nd World War

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8444.jpgAs new, in dust jacket.

WINSTON CHURCHILL ("BIOGRAPHY" on A&E)

New Books

$24.99 ex VAT

8251.jpgCompanion volume to "Biography's" excellent Churchill program. As new, in dust jacket.

Clementine (Hardback)

Books & CDs

WCS17808

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The revised and updated biography of Clementine Churchill, wife of Winston, written by their daughter, Mary Soames. Hardback, 656 pages.

Clementine (Hardback)

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WCS17808

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The revised and updated biography of Clementine Churchill, wife of Winston, written by their daughter, Mary Soames. Hardback, 656 pages.

Clementine (Hardback)

Books & DVDs

WCS17808

$24.99 ex VAT

The revised and updated biography of Clementine Churchill, wife of Winston, written by their daughter, Mary Soames. Hardback, 656 pages.

Blue Fair Isle Beret

Gifts for her

WCS28540

$24.99 ex VAT

This beret was made in Scotland from locally sourced, 100% wool. This traditional style of knitwear originated in the Fair Isle, a tiny island north of Scotland; it has been popular in the UK since the 1920s when Edward VIII adopted the style and the Great British public followed suit. A matching scarf and gloves are also available from this website and the set is also sold in grey.

Blue Fair Isle Beret

Outdoor Living

WCS28540

$24.99 ex VAT

Blue Fair Isle Beret

Accessories

WCS28540

$24.99 ex VAT

Grey Fair Isle Beret

Gifts for her

WCS28542

$24.99 ex VAT

Grey Fair Isle Beret

Outdoor Living

WCS28542

$24.99 ex VAT

Grey Fair Isle Beret

Accessories

WCS28542

$24.99 ex VAT

Blenheim Palace Rose Collection Small Tea Plate

China

WCS28484

$24.99 ex VAT

Blenheim Palace Rose Collection Small Tea Plate

Home

WCS28484

$24.99 ex VAT

Blenheim Palace Rose Collection Small Tea Plate

Tableware

WCS28484

$24.99 ex VAT

Black pearl pebble necklace

Gifts for her

WCS25533

$24.99 ex VAT

Freshwater pearl jewellery made with sterling silver. Supplied in a presentation box.

Black pearl pebble necklace

Accessories

WCS25533

$24.99 ex VAT

Freshwater pearl jewellery made with sterling silver. Supplied in a presentation box.

Black pearl pebble necklace

Jewellery

WCS25533

$24.99 ex VAT

Freshwater pearl jewellery made with sterling silver. Supplied in a presentation box.

Modern black pearl necklace

Gifts for her

WCS25537

$24.99 ex VAT

Freshwater pearl jewellery made with sterling silver. Supplied in a presentation box.

Modern black pearl necklace

Accessories

WCS25537

$24.99 ex VAT

Freshwater pearl jewellery made with sterling silver. Supplied in a presentation box.

Modern black pearl necklace

Jewellery

WCS25537

$24.99 ex VAT

Freshwater pearl jewellery made with sterling silver. Supplied in a presentation box.

Modern white pearl necklace

Gifts for her

WCS25536

$24.99 ex VAT

Freshwater pearl jewellery made with sterling silver. Supplied in a presentation box.

Modern white pearl necklace

Accessories

WCS25536

$24.99 ex VAT

Freshwater pearl jewellery made with sterling silver. Supplied in a presentation box.

Modern white pearl necklace

Jewellery

WCS25536

$24.99 ex VAT

Freshwater pearl jewellery made with sterling silver. Supplied in a presentation box.

Pink pearl pebble necklace

Gifts for her

WCS25535

$24.99 ex VAT

Freshwater pearl jewellery made with sterling silver. Supplied in a presentation box.

Pink pearl pebble necklace

Accessories

WCS25535

$24.99 ex VAT

Freshwater pearl jewellery made with sterling silver. Supplied in a presentation box.

Pink pearl pebble necklace

Jewellery

WCS25535

$24.99 ex VAT

Freshwater pearl jewellery made with sterling silver. Supplied in a presentation box.

White pearl pebble necklace

Gifts for her

WCS25534

$24.99 ex VAT

Freshwater pearl jewellery made with sterling silver. Supplied in a presentation box.

White pearl pebble necklace

Accessories

WCS25534

$24.99 ex VAT

Freshwater pearl jewellery made with sterling silver. Supplied in a presentation box.

White pearl pebble necklace

Jewellery

WCS25534

$24.99 ex VAT

Freshwater pearl jewellery made with sterling silver. Supplied in a presentation box.

Blenheim Palace Rose Collection Milk Jug

China

WCS28481

$24.99 ex VAT

Blenheim Palace Rose Collection Milk Jug

Home

WCS28481

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Blenheim Palace Rose Collection Milk Jug

Tableware

WCS28481

$24.99 ex VAT

BLOOD, TOIL, TEARS AND SWEAT

New Books

$24.99 ex VAT

13830.jpgThe author of the acclaimed FIVE DAYS IN LONDON applies his brilliant gifts for historical dissection to Churchill's at-the-time little-appreciated maiden speech as Prime Minister, which gave the still-nascent Second World its first taste of Churchillian phrasemaking. New, in dust jacket. [SIGNED Copies available. See: Item #13997]

1952 Year Coin Set

Year Sets

WCS15164

$29.99 ex VAT

Commemorate that special year with this handsome, history-packed presentation wallet featuring year-sets of 20th century British coinage. Each colourful wallet contains the desired set of coins, a brief history of changes to British coinage since 1893, and an interesting 100 year coin reference guide. The presentation wallet is designed so it can be displayed in different ways. You can reverse to exhibit either the monarchs' effigies or the coins themselves.

Sets 1911 to 1964 contain carefully selected circulated coins. Those of 1965 to 1967 contain mint coins and 1970 to 1989 contain proof or mint coins.

BLOODSTAINED SEA

Naval

$29.99 ex VAT

8519.jpgNew. Hunting U-Boats, rescuing survivors from frigid waters, they met every challenge and undertook any task necessary to ensure that the Atlantic remained open to Allied shipping. 291 pgs., charts, maps, illus.

FORGOTTEN VOICES OF WORLD WAR II

2nd World War

$29.99 ex VAT

14174.jpgAs new, with dust jacket.

MACARTHUR'S ESCAPE

2nd World War

$29.99 ex VAT

10154.jpgNew, in dust jacket

NEPTUNUS REX

2nd World War

$29.99 ex VAT

3677.jpgA very good copy, in dust jacket.

THE LONGEST NIGHT

2nd World War

$29.99 ex VAT

14192.jpgAs new, with dust jacket.

UP FRONT

2nd World War

$29.99 ex VAT

14196.jpgNew, in dust jacket.

WARLORDS

2nd World War

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10784.jpgNew, in print. This book examines the strengths and weaknesses of men locked in a confrontation with consequences for the entire world.

WINSTON CHURCHILL: Personal Accounts of the Great Leader at War

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10457.jpgChurchill suffered many failures throughout his fifty years of military engagements, yet he became one of history's greatest leaders. This compelling collection of eye-witness accounts traces the making of Churchill's complex, vulnerable and impatient character, from his early years, through five wars, to the end of his military career. New, in dust jacket.

A CANUCK IN ENGLAND

2nd World War

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6139.jpgMember of Princess Pats in camp & town.160 pgs., 8 illus. A very good copy, without dust jacket.

A CHURCHILL CANVAS

Books about WSC

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3454.jpgChurchill's painter nephew writes colorfully about his uncle and the family at large. This is a very good copy of the First American edition, without dust jacket. Bookplate removed from front pastedown. Published in the U.K. under the title, CROWDED CANVAS.

A HISTORY OF STRATEGIC BOMBING

Aviation

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5053.jpgBalloons to Hiroshima. A very good copy, in dust jacket. (222p., c. 50 illus., notes, biblio., index.)

A MALAY DICTIONARY

2nd World War

$29.99 ex VAT

7524.jpgPrepared by G-2 (Intelligence). A very good copy, issued without dust jacket, corners bumped, spine & edges faded, spine soiled, owner's bookplate on front paste-down. (285p.)

A MIND IN PRISON

2nd World War

$29.99 ex VAT

7581.jpgLuftwaffe infantryman on the Arctic Front; emigrated to U.S. in 1957 as part of Project Paperclip. (287p., 16 illus., index.) A very good copy, in dust jacket with thin box cutter slash across front.

A SOLDIER LOOKS BACK

2nd World War

$29.99 ex VAT

11794.jpgRecords the impressions of a young soldier serving in Africa and Asia Minor during WWII. "It is because Cyril Strauss was fundamentally an intellectual thrown unexpectedly into the strange new world of army life that his journals have a special interest." Very good copy, hinges split, spine bumped and slightly faded (257 pages, photo frontispiece). Without dust jacket.

AFTER THE BATTLE

2nd World War

$29.99 ex VAT

20026.jpgAn overview of the island in World War II, plus 7 other articles. A very good copy. (53p., profuse illus. [2 color], maps.)

AIR BATTLE CENTRAL EUROPE

Aviation

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6570.jpgHypothetical NATO vs. Warsaw Pact conflict, based partly on interviews with 15 middle and high-ranking NATO pilots. A very good copy, in dust jacket. (192p., 46 illus., 8 maps & diagrams, appendix, index.)

AIR FORCE COMBAT WINGS

Aviation

$29.99 ex VAT

4559.jpgOfficial History. A very good copy, discreet pencil marginalia in table of contents, issued without dust jacket. (341p., 115 unit badges, glossary, appendices, indices.)

AIR-GROUND TEAMWORK ON THE WESTERN FRONT

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6653.jpgFifth of the originally "Confidential" "Wings at War Series;" reprint of the 1945 edition A very good copy (50 pages 2 illustrations, 4 maps).

AIRCAM/AIRWAR 10: RAF Fighter Units, Europe, 1942-45

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20409.jpgA very good copy (48 pages, profuse illustrations, some color.)

AIRCAM/AIRWAR 12: USAAF Fighter Units, MTO 1942-45

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6586.jpgA very good copy. (48p., profuse illus. [some color.])

AIRCAM/AIRWAR 1: RAF Fighter Units, Europe, 1939-42

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20419.jpgA very good copy (48 pages, profuse illustrations, some in color.)

AIRCAM/AIRWAR 5: RAF Bomber Units, September 1939 to June 1942

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6579.jpgA very good copy (48 pages, profuse illustrations, some color.)

AMERICA AT D-DAY

2nd World War

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6806.jpgCollection of Yanks' reminiscences & journals. (303p., 90 photos, map, biblio., index.) A very good copy, in dust jacket.

AMERICA'S ACES IN A DAY

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7127.jpg106 of them, all services. A very good copy, in dust jacket. (176p., 71 illus., awards, apdcs.)

AN UNCERTAIN HOUR

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7521.jpgMuch on capture of Resistance leader Jean Moulin. A very good copy, in dust jacket.

AND NO BIRDS SANG

2nd World War

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4620.jpgThe author's experiences in the Canadian Hastings & Prince Edward Regt., from Sicily to the Sangro at Christmas, 1943. Sometimes humorous, often grim, always vivid. Mowat's story is continued in the sequel: "My Father's Son." A very good copy, in torn dust jacket (219p).

ANZIO

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11699.jpgHigh-quality battle history. As-new, in dust jacket.

ARTIST AT WAR

2nd World War

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7229.jpgFine memoir & art by the Canadian Official Artist in Italy. The original 1956 edition had fewer illustrations, none in color. A very good copy (197p., 32 color illus., 4 black & white illus., 2 double-page color maps, catalogue, glossary).

AS YOU WERE

2nd World War

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6457.jpgThe regiment's training prior to combat in Europe with the 76th Infantry Division. A very good copy, covers slightly soiled & worn. (24p., 4 portraits, 2 color unit insignia, plan.)

ASSIZE OF ARMS: The Disarmament of Germany and Her Rearmament

1st World War

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4611.jpgA history and analysis by a member of the Inter-Allied Council. Reading copy, without dust jacket (357 pages, 11 illustrations, facsimiles, appendices, notes, index, map end papers).

BAA BAA BLACK SHEEP

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20197.jpgThe famous maverick; 28 victories as a Flying Tiger and as CO of VMF-214, the infamous "Black Sheep Squadron;" shot down Jan., 1944 and spent the rest of the war as a POW; highest scoring Marine Corps ace, awarded the CMH and Navy Cross. A fair copy, spine & rear cover a bit spotted, edges worn, corners a bit frayed, slightly shaken, without dust jacket. (384p., frontispiece, illus. end papers).

BAND OF BROTHERS

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8108.jpgReissued classic, new in dust jacket.

BATTLESHIP AT WAR

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20327.jpgIn the Atlantic until March, 1942, the Washington then transferred to the Pacific, where she fought in every campaign. A fine copy, in dust jacket with light edge wear. (364p., 31 photos, 2/view, diagram, 2 maps, index.)

BETWEEN THE LINES: Reflections on War and Peacetime

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7031.jpgU.S. Air Force from 1941 to 1973: bomber maintenance, 5 & 13th Air Forces, Pacific, WWII; Korea, 3rd AF; England and Norway, Cold War. A very good copy, in dust jacket.

BOGEYS AND BANDITS

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6828.jpgFollows F-18 Hornet training class. A very good copy, in dust jacket. (324p., 15 color illustrations )

BOMBER!

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5267.jpg13 raids, Rotterdam to Tokyo. A very good copy, without dust jacket. (157pgs.)

BOMBERS, PATROL AND TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT 1939-1945

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5474.jpg"The Pocket Encyclopedia of World Aircraft in Color." A very good copy, edges slightly worn, in price-clipped, lightly soiled dust jacket. (163p., 80p., 80 color 2/views, index.)

BROKEN IMAGES

2nd World War

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7619.jpg11th Light AA Regt. North Africa & Italy. A very good copy, without dust jacket. (231 pages).

CHRISTMAS CARDS

Collector's Corner

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10341.jpgCommercially produced Hallmark Christmas cards that replicated Winston Churchill's own personal Christmas cards of the period, with full-color reproductions of his paintings tipped onto card face. Images are: "Venice," Avignon," "Mimizan," "Magnolia," and"Palladian Bridge." Interior is imprinted: "Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and the happiest of new years." Cards are in mint condition, with original envelopes. Priced here by the card ($25 each).

CHRISTMAS CARDS

Ephemera

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CHURCHILL IN AFRICA

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11770.jpgA very good copy Ex-Library copy, in dust jacket.

CHURCHILL IN POWER

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6200.jpgA largely critical collection of articles that purport to explain Churchill's plummet in popularity at home during the war and after. Published in the U.K. under the title: "Churchill in His Time: A Study in a Reputation, 1939-1945." Dismissed by the Times Literary Supplement as "journalistic rubbish," but not without interest nevertheless. This is a very good copy of the First American edition, without dust jacket.

CITY OF SILENCE

2nd World War

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7564.jpgMemories of victims & long-term effects. A fine copy, in like dust jacket. (146p., notes, index.)

CLARE SHERIDAN

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4067.jpgChurchill's fascinating cousin. A very good reading copy, without dust jacket.

CODE NAME DOWN-FALL

2nd World War

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3684.jpgA very good copy, in dust jacket.

COMMANDER'S HANDBOOK ON MILITARY AND CIVIL LAW

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7204.jpgExplaining complex legal principles and procedures. A very good copy, covers a bit soiled, name & a few doodles on front cover (Various pagination [1 1/4" thick]).

CONCERNING WINSTON SPENCER CHURCHILL

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9799.jpgEarly wartime biography -- one of the first about the new P.M. - by a former Boer War soldier. A good copy only, without dust jacket. Cloth is bubbled in many places. Contents fine.

DECISION BY DEFAULT

2nd World War

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5130.jpgAn examination of Britain's ambivalence towards peace time conscription and the resultant complications in military planning as World War Two approached. A very good copy, in dust jacket (243 pages, notes, bibliography, index).

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF U.S. AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT AND MISSILE SYSTEMS

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5984.jpgThe beginning of the jet age. A very good copy, slight shelf wear, without dust jacket. (358p., 39 photos, 29 3/views, glossary, appendices, biblio., index.)

F-86 SABRE

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7085.jpg"Charts the operational career of the F-86, from its inception through the embattled skies of Korea to its role as NATO's guardian and after, when it became the fighter workhorse of many Third World nations." A very good copy, in dust jacket. (154 pages, 99 illustrations, specs., F-86 combat wings, index).

FLAME THROWER

2nd World War

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5694.jpgReprint of 1956 edition. 141st Regt., in flame-throwing Crocodile, Normandy to Arnhem. A very good copy in dust jacket. Remainder stamp on front free endpaper. ( 202pgs. 13 illus. Map endpapers.)

FLYING FLEETS

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20225.jpgLand and carrier based, seaplanes, lighter-than-air, etc., from the beginning. Dust jacket flaps tipped into front endpapers. A fair copy, covers & edges worn, corners frayed, hinges split, owner's name stamped on title page, without dust jacket. (188p., profuse illus., map.)

FOR THE DURATION

2nd World War

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5052.jpgA very good copy, in dust jacket.

FOUR THOUSAND BOWLS OF RICE

2nd World War

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7197.jpgFrom the 1945 letters of SSGT Cecil Dickson, 2/2 Australian Pioneer Bn. He was captured on Java in Feb., 1942 and spent three years working on the Burma-Thailand Railway. A very good copy, in dust jacket, signed by author on half-title page (179p., 28 illus., roster, notes, biblio., index).

FROM BIRD CAGE TO BATTLE PLANE

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5451.jpgFocus on WWII. (248p., 19 illus., index.) A very good copy, without dust jacket. Spine faded. Ink owner name and address stamp on front free endpaper.

GASTON'S WAR

2nd World War

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6234.jpgGaston Vandermeerssche, organized large Dutch WIM network. A very good copy, in dust jacket. ( 206p., 18 illus., map, glossary, index.)

GERMAN SECRET WEAPONS OF WORLD WAR 2

2nd World War

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5003.jpgPotpourri of guidance, radar, bombs, fuses etc. A very good copy, in dust jacket. ( 80p.,.75 illus.) Heavy pencil notes on front pastedown.

HIROHITO

2nd World War

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11607.jpgAn unauthorized biography of Japan's emporer. A very good copy, without dust jacket. (371pages, 26 illustrations, index).

HISTORY OF THE WORLD WARS SPECIAL NO. 3: Jet Fighters

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20076.jpgWorld War II to date. A very good copy, covers slightly rubbed. (64p., profuse illus. [some color.])

IN HARM'S WAY

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7612.jpgSunk 9/45 in Philippine Sea; 316 survivors of 1200 man crew. Nosearch made, captain court martialed. A very good copy, in dust jacket. (333p., 34 illus., dia., map, roster on eps., notes, biblio., index.)

INFANTRY UNIFORMS: 1742-1855

British Empire

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4886.jpg"Including Artillery and Other Supporting Troops of Britain and the Commonwealth." A second volume covers 1855-1939. A very good copy, light edge wear, front free endpaper missing, without dust jacket (dust jacket flaps taped to pastedowns.) (199p., 96 color illus., appendices, biblio., index.)

INVASION

2nd World War

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5430.jpgFactual accounts & "What if?"speculation. A very good copy, in dust jacket. ( 223p., 12 maps, notes, biblio., index.)

KEEP ON DANCING: An Autobiography

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4061.jpgA very good copy, without dust jacket.

LETTERS OF A LEATHERNECK

2nd World War

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9612.jpgMilitary and religious experiences, from training in 1942 to combat, 1944-45. A very good copy, in dust jacket, slight shelf wear, light foxing on last pages (290p., 7 sketches).

MALTA MAGNIFICENT

2nd World War

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8511.jpgA good copy only , without dust jacket. (193pgs., 3 maps.) Spine neatly re-backed. Owner name and date in ink on front free endpaper. Prelims lightly foxed.

MANIFEST DESTINY: A study in five profiles of the rise and influence of the Mountbatten family

British Empire

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20156.jpgBeginning with Price Louis of Battenberg, First Sea Lord, 1912-1914. A fair copy, covers & spine rubbed, scraped & spotted, bookplate on front pastedown, without dust jacket. (226p., 35 photos, folding genealogy, biblio., index.)

MEMOIRS OF WORLD WAR

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5654.jpgDiary 4/6/17-1/19, when Chief of American Air Service. A very good copy, without dust jacket. (312p., 13 illus.) Cloth somewhat sun-faded.

MENACE

Naval

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20279.jpgThe Bismarck's sister ship, sunk by the RAF November 12, 1944. A good copy, corners slightly bumped, front cover a bit soiled, pp. 9-12 detached, price tag on front paste-down, without dust jacket. (176p., profuse illus., table, biblio., index.)

MiG MASTER

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6544.jpgThe last pure dogfighter in U.S. service, 1956 to date; principally Viet Nam. A very good copy, small stain at lower right of front cover, in dust jacket with light edge wear. (218 pages, 75 illustrations, glossary, appendices, notes, bibliography, index.)

MISCHLING, SECOND DEGREE

2nd World War

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9595.jpgSix in 1935 (when the Nuremberg Laws were instituted), Koehn was 1/4 Jewish, but her parents concealed this and she grew up during the war without knowing, joining the Hitler Youth, etc. A very good copy, without dust jacket, front board dented (240p).

MISSIONS REMEMBERED

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7363.jpgThe men of the Middle Tennessee WW II Fighter Pilots Association. 85 accounts, USAAF, USN, USMC. A very good copy, in dust jacket. (320pgs.)

MR. FREWEN OF ENGLAND

2nd World War

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10459.jpgA very good copy, without dust jacket.

OKINAWA

2nd World War

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4722.jpgUSMC historian. A very good copy, in dust jacket. ( 184pgs. 76 illus. 3 maps. Biblio. Index.)

OSPREY COMBAT AIRCRAFT SERIIES: B-52 Stratofortress

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6396.jpgA very good copy, covers slightly soiled. (48p., profuse illus. [some color.])

OSPREY COMBAT AIRCRAFT SERIIES: MIG-23/-27 Flogger

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6395.jpgA very good copy, covers slightly soiled. (48p., profuse illus. [some color.])

PACIFIC BLACKOUT

2nd World War

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20201.jpgAn assessment of the fall of the Dutch East Indies, by a CBS correspondent who was in Java and Australia at the time. A fair copy, light edge wear, bookplate removed from front free endpaper, endpapers slightly browned, dust jacket flaps laid in. (244 pages)

PEACE WITHOUT HIROSHIMA

2nd World War

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9611.jpgBy a former O.S.S. agent involved in the attempt to arrange Japan's surrender in June, 1945. A very good copy, in nicked dust jacket, signed presentation on front end paper (173p., 25 illus., appendix, index).

PEARL HARBOR

2nd World War

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20144.jpgAn intensive analysis of the events and mistakes leading to and historiography of the Japanese attack. An excellent sequel to the superb "At Dawn We Slept." A fair copy, covers worn & creased, leaves rumpled. (699p., 32 illus., map, Tables of Organization, appendices, notes, biblio., index.)

PLANNING AND ORGANIZING THE POSTWAR AIR FORCE 1943-1947

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6137.jpgOfficial history. A fine copy, issued without dust jacket. (359 pages, 62 illustrations, 12 charts, glossary, 10 appendices, notes, bibliography, index.)

R.A.M.C.

1st World War

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5114.jpgThe Royal Army Medical Corps in both World Wars. A good copy, spine faded, covers unevenly faded, corners a bit worn, hinges weak, heavy pencil erasures on front free endpaper, without dust jacket.

RED COAT AND BROWN BESS

British Empire

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5121.jpgThe British Army on the eve of the American Revolution. "Historical Arms Series No. 12." A very good copy, slight edge wear (63 pages, 44 figures, summary of unit actions).

ROYAL AIR FORCE BOMBERS OF WORLD WAR TWO

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6008.jpg"Combat Planes of World War II" series. Manchester, Lancaster, B-24, Mosquito, Boston and Battle. A very good copy, covers lightly soiled, corners a bit worn, published without dust jacket. (64p., 16 color plates [many figures], over 100 black & white photos.)

RUSSIAN SEA POWER

Naval

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4695.jpgA very good copy, in dust jacket. Current analysis of strength & strategy. (287 pgs., 20 illus., 6 maps.)

SCHARNHORST AND GNEISENAU

Naval

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20128.jpgThe German battlecruisers which were a constant threat to the Atlantic convoys until the Scharnhorst was sunk in December, 1943 and the Gneisenau scuttled in March, 1945. Reading copy, spine missing, without dust jacket. (175p., 36 illus., 4 maps, biblio., index.)

SCRAMBLE

2nd World War

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5232.jpgA very good copy, without dust jacket. (348p., 29 illus., biblio., index, map eps.) Light water staining throughout.

SEEDS OF DISCORD

2nd World War

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5548.jpgTemepestuous alliance from the beginning. A very good copy, without dust jacket, spine & edges of boards faded, slight shelf wear (471p., 6 illus., notes, biblio., index).

SELECTED SPEECHES AND DOCUMENTS ON BRITISH COLONIAL POLICY, 1763-1917

British Empire

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12406.jpgVolume one of selected papers on British colonial policy seeking to "trace by a series of speeches and documents the growth of the system of responsible government in the British Colonies." A good copy in chipped dust jacket, edges and spine head significantly shelf worn, gilt lettering still bright, discreet owner signature in ink on front paste down (381 pages).

SILENT HEROES AMONG US: Final Flights of the Mighty Eighth.

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7168.jpgInterviews with 64 veterans, conducted by high school students. 224 pages, 150 illustrations.

SR-71 BLACKBIRD

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6854.jpgSplendid photos of the famous Mach 3 reconnaisance plane. A very good copy, light edge wear. (80p., profuse illus. [some color.])

STORMING HITLER'S RHINE

2nd World War

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5444.jpgLargest single airborne op. in history. A very good copy, in dust jacket. (308p., 63 illus., 9 maps, notes, biblio, index.)

TAC

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6001.jpgThe evolution and role of the USAF's "aerial brush-fire department." A very good copy, top edge of boards sunned, spine slightly sunned, in dust jacket. (254 pages, appendix, index.)

THE STORY OF WINSTON CHURCHILL

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582.jpgFor young readers. This is a very good copy, in a dust jacket that is lightly shelfworn, with small tears and chipping along edges and spine.

THE AAF IN NORTHWEST AFRICA

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6701.jpgSixth of the originally "Confidential" "Wings at War Series;" reprint of the 1945 ed. A very good copy (67 pages, 3 illustrations, 5 maps).

THE AAF IN THE INVASION OF SOUTHERN FRANCE

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6527.jpgFirst of the originally "Confidential" "Wings at War Series;" reprint of the 1945 ed. The 12th Air Force under Gen. Ira Eaker. A very good copy (67 pages, 3 illustrations, 5 maps).

THE AIR OFFICER'S GUIDE

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6017.jpg"A ready reference encyclopedia of all military information pertinent to commissioned officers of the Untied States Air Force." A good copy, spine head and tail slightly frayed, lettering rubbed, binding loosed but in tact, contents fine (528 pages, illustrations, tables, index).

THE ARMY CADET FORCE: The Official Handbook of the Army Cadet Force Association

British Empire

$29.99 ex VAT

5092.jpgHistory, training and objectives for the British boys' organization. A copy of this early an edition is uncommon in any condition. Reading copy, without dust jacket (187p., 13 illus., tables, index).

THE BATTLE

2nd World War

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10279.jpgNovel depicting the foolishness and waste of the Battle of Stalingrad. A very good copy, boards slightly scuffed, very small dampstain at lower right corner of pp. 137-158, upper right corner of p. 253 torn, without dust jacket. (255p.)

THE BURMA ROAD

2nd World War

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10464.jpgNew, in dust jacket. (370p.,20 illus., 2 maps.)

THE DOOLITTLE RAID

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20320.jpgA good account of the famous attack on Tokyo in retaliation for Pearl Harbor. A fine copy, in like dust jacket. (243p., 36 photos. appendices, notes, biblio., index.)

THE EARLY CHURCHILLS

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385.jpgRecent reprint that reproduces the original text, absent the illustrations. This is a virtually mint copy, in dust jacket.

THE EMPIRE STATE AT WAR

2nd World War

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5314.jpgProduction, mobilization, agriculture etc. A good copy, some shelf wear, spine head & rear hinge frayed. (423p., 16 illus., tables, charts, index.)

THE GERMAN CATASTROPHE

2nd World War

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10301.jpgEminent German historian's thoughts on the rise and fall of Hitler, originally published 1946. A good copy, extensive ink scoring & marginalia. (121p.)

THE GREATEST GENERATION SPEAKS

2nd World War

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7250.jpg"Tom Brokaw goes out into America, to tell through the stories of individual men and women the story of a generation who came of age during the Great Depression and World War II and went on to build modern America." A fine copy in like dust jacket (237 pages, illustrations, index

THE HAWKS OF WORLD WAR II

2nd World War

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5206.jpgAmericans in Century Group and fight for Freedom Committee. A very good copy, in a lightly chipped dust jacket. ( 310p., 7 illus., apdx., biblio., index.)

THE HIGH ROAD TO TOKYO BAY

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7334.jpgOne of the "U.S. Army Air Forces in World War II" commemerative series. A very good copy (34p., 17 illus., 4 maps, biblio).

THE IMPACT OF WORLD WAR I

1st World War

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10300.jpgTen essays. A good copy, light edge wear, heavy scoring pp. 113-147, ink name & price on title page. (152p., notes.)

THE LAST DAYS OF SEVASTOPOL

2nd World War

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4609.jpgPlaywright and journalist in the last 3 weeks of the siege. Reading copy, without dust jacket. (225p.)

THE LAST TIME I SAW THEM

2nd World War

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20322.jpgVarious personal accounts of USAAF service in World War II, all theaters. A good copy, covers scuffed & slightly dampstained, edges worn, corners bumped, endpapers slightly browned, bookplate removed from front paste-down, without dust jacket. (244p., several sketches.)

THE LONGEST WINTER

2nd World War

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9636.jpgNew, in dust jacket. Hitler's last desperate gamble. If it were not for the heroism of 18 brave american boys-the Battle of the Bulge might have changed history.

THE MAN WHO SAVED FLORENCE.

2nd World War

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4600.jpgA good account of the occupation and Gerhard Wolfe, the German Consul from 1940 to 1944, who prevented most of the demolitions planned by Hitler to destroy the city as the Allies approached. London edition: "Consul of Florence." A very good copy, in slightly rubbed dust jacket, front hinge going (303p., 21 illus., notes, index).

THE MARLBOROUGH HOUSE SET

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3309.jpgA very good copy, in dust jacket.

THE MEMOIRS OF GENERAL LORD ISMAY

2nd World War

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5319.jpgChief of Staff to Churchill, principal intermediary with British Chiefs of Staff. A very good copy, without dust jacket, map endpapers, portrait frontispiece, spine very slightly bumped and faded (488 pages, table of contents, 7 maps & diagrams, index).

THE NAVAL WAR IN THE PACIFIC

Naval

$29.99 ex VAT

20258.jpg"The Illustrated History of World War II: Volume 11." A good introduction, from Japan's ambitions in China through Guadalcanal, originally published in the U.S. in 1963. A very good copy, slight edge wear, in like dust jacket. (90p., 34 photos, 11 maps, table, index.)

THE ODYSSEY OF A TORPEDOED TRANSPORT

Naval

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5578.jpgLetters from French merchant-munitions ship "Pamir." Writer lost Feb. 1917. Best seller 1918 & prizewinner. A very good copy, without dust jacket. Owner name and address in ink on front free endpaper (217 pages).

THE OTHER ITALY

2nd World War

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6431.jpgA very good copy, in dust jacket. (272p., 39 illus., map, text sketches, biblio., index.)

THE RACE FOR THE RHINE BRIDGES

2nd World War

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5606.jpgA very good copy, without dust jacket. (488p., 43 illus., biblio., index.)

THE REASON WHY

British Empire

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12049.jpgThe fued between Lucan and Cardigan and the charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava in the Crimean War; due to an ambiguous order, 488 out of 673 men were lost. Later reprinted as "The Charge of the Light Brigade." A very good copy, corners bumped, endpapers lightly browned (287 pages, 4 illustrations, 2 maps, bibliography, index).

THE RISE OF THE LUFTWAFFE

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5442.jpgA very good copy, without dust jacket. (403p., 64 illus., 3 maps, biblio., index.)

THE ROYAL MARINES

British Empire

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11936.jpgLimited printing of a brief illustrated history of Britain's Royal Marine Corps. A good copy, cover slightly rubbed (23 pages, photos).

THE SHIP WITH TWO CAPTAINS

Naval

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5374.jpgAn account of the H.M.S. Seraph and its missions during World War II. A good copy ex-library copy with bookplate on front paste down, slight foxing of preliminaries, tear in front free end-paper (192 pages, photo frontispiece, 22 photographs, index).

THE VICTORS

2nd World War

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7015.jpgD-Day to the end. A very good copy, without dust jacket (396p., circa 100 illus., 2 double-page maps, notes, biblio., index).

TO RULE THE SKY

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20314.jpgCombat stories from men of U.S. Army Air Corps Class 41-G, of which the authors were members, in World War II. Signed inscription from Jaques on front free endpaper. A fine copy, believed published without dust jacket. (163p., 15 photos.)

TOMORROW TO BE BRAVE

2nd World War

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7528.jpgOnly female in the French Foreign Legion: nurse in North Africa and Italy, WWII, and Nam in the late '40s. A very good copy, in dust jacket. (287p., 28 illus., map, biblio., index. Lacks front free endpaper.)

TOP SECRET

2nd World War

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5266.jpgAllied planning for D-Day and the campaigin in northern Europe, by a liason officer with British Intelligence on D-Day deception planning. A good copy, without dust jacket, spine faded, some edge wear, pages slightly yellowed (373p., maps, index, map end papers).

TOWARD INDEPENDENCE: The Emergence of the U.S. Air Force 1945-1947

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20074.jpgA very good copy, covers slightly rubbed. (38p., 13 illus., 2 Tables of Organization, suggested readings.)

TRENCHARD

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4936.jpgOne of 1st 20 pilots in RFC; commanded RFC, France 5/15-7/18; Chief of Air Staff, 4/19-12/29. Stole credit for RAF from Sykes. A very good copy, without dust jacket. (768p., 32 illus., 8 maps, biblio., index.) Front hinge beginning to give, owner name discreetly in ink on front pastedown.

VISUAL AIRCRAFT RECOGNITION: Field Manual No. 44-30

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7241.jpgSupersedes FM 44-30, 1983. A very good copy, old price in ink on cover, issued without dust jacket. (Various paginations, profuse photos & 3/views, glossary, references, index.)

VISUAL AIRCRAFT RECOGNITION: Field Manual No. 44-30

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7243.jpgSupersedes TC 44-30, 1983; followed by FM 44-30, 1986. A very good copy, old price on cover in ink, issued without dust jacket. (Various paginations, profuse photos & 3/views, appendix, index.)

WAR PLANES OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR

Aviation

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20316.jpgJapan, the Netherlands, Poland, Rumania and the USSR. A nice quick-reference for development and technical data. A very good copy, slight edge wear, slightly shaken, without dust jacket. (181p., profuse photos & 3/views, index.)

WARBIRDS ILLUSTRATED NO. 31: Air War Over Germany: The USAAF Bombing Campiagn 1944-1945

Aviation

$29.99 ex VAT

6539.jpgA very good copy, light edge wear. (72p., profuse illus. [some color.])

WE BAND OF ANGELS

2nd World War

$29.99 ex VAT

7026.jpg72 of them. Interesting photos. A very good copy, in dust jacket. (327p., 27 illus., rosters, notes, biblio., index.) Discreet ink notation and stamp on each front endpaper.

WE HAVE JUST BEGUN TO NOT FIGHT

2nd World War

$29.99 ex VAT

7052.jpg(268p., 9 illus., notes, biblio., index,) A very good copy, with dust jacket.

WE MINDED THE STORE

2nd World War

$29.99 ex VAT

6149.jpgBy a college master's wife, 1942-46. Much on ASTP & NROTC.

WHEN TITANS CLASHED

2nd World War

$29.99 ex VAT

10290.jpgThough the war on the Eastern Front is little known in the west, the USSR bore the brunt of the war, despite being nearly obliterated in 1941. A fine history by one of the world's leading authorities. A near fine copy, spine slightly creased, owner's name on dedication page. (414p., 27 illus., 21 maps, appendices, notes, sources, index.)

WILD BLUE YONDER

Aviation

$29.99 ex VAT

6381.jpgQuest to build replacement for B-52. A very good copy, in dust jacket. (313p., 30 illus., notes, biblio., index.)

WILDCATS TO TOMCATS

Aviation

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6759.jpgCareers of three prominent naval aviators, incl. Phil Wood. A very good copy, without dust jacket. (207p., 53 illus. )

WINSTON CHURCHILL

Books about WSC

$29.99 ex VAT

7284.jpgFirst-rate brief biography that mainly covers Churchill's involvement with Parliament and politics through 1950. A very good copy, without dust jacket.

WINSTON CHURCHILL

Books about WSC

$29.99 ex VAT

3364.jpgThis is a very good copy, in an edge-chipped dust jacket, of this absorbing anecdotal biography. Taylor interviewed many people who knew Churchill as far back as the Boer War. There is no index unfortunately, but the book is an unexpected gem nonetheless. Front hinge break, bookplate on front free endpaper, else fine.

WINSTON CHURCHILL'S AFTERNOON NAP

Books about WSC

$29.99 ex VAT

2685.jpgA very good copy, in dust jacket.

WINSTON CHURCHILL: 1874-1945

Books about WSC

$29.99 ex VAT

9771.jpgThis is the first single volume synthesis of the two-volume incarnation of Broad's long-running extended biography, a very good reading copy of the initial English edition, without dust jacket. A bit shelfworn but not significantly.

WOODEN SWORDS

1st World War

$29.99 ex VAT

5133.jpgService of Supply. 358th Inf. Regt., 71st Div. A very good copy, without dust jacket.

DARK LADY

New Books

$29.99 ex VAT

10926.jpgA new biography of Churchill's marvelous mother, Jennie, who broke all the rules.

FLYBOYS

Aviation

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8289.jpgEight Navy pilots, shot down and captured in World War II, who disappeared from nearly all records. New, in dust jacket. (398p., 63 illus., notes, biblio., index.)

TERRIBLE TERRY ALLEN:

2nd World War

$29.99 ex VAT

8106.jpgNew, in dust jacket.

THE LAST RIDGE

2nd World War

$29.99 ex VAT

8676.jpgNew, in dust jacket.

BROTHERHOOD OF HEROES

2nd World War

$29.99 ex VAT

9921.jpgNew, in dust jacket. This is the gut-wrenching but ultimately triumphant story of the Marines' most ferocious -yet largely forgotten -battle of World War II.

V for Victory double CD

CDs

WCS17777

$29.99 ex VAT

The voice of the great man himself in a selection of his most famous speeches, combined with music of the period: songs of hope, and cheerful little numbers in amongst the stirring words of Britain's most famous Prime Minister.

V for Victory double CD

Gifts for him

WCS17777

$29.99 ex VAT

V for Victory double CD

Books & CDs

WCS17777

$29.99 ex VAT

Gold clutch bag

Gifts for her

WCS28516

$29.99 ex VAT

This elegant evening clutch bag has a beaded gold bow on the front. It opens like purse and has a golden satin lining; with an antique effect brass chain within (to allow you to hang it over your shoulder should you wish). Measures c 19cm in length.

Gold clutch bag

Accessories

WCS28516

$29.99 ex VAT

A Study of Boats by Winston Churchill Square Plate (Small)

Porcelain

WCS00164

~~$29.99 ex VAT~~
$24.99 ex VAT

A porcelain plate featuring the "Study of Boats" by Winston Churchill (Width: 14cm x Length: 14cm).

“A Study of Boats”

Churchill enjoyed many painting holidays in the South of France. This particular work from around 1933 was formely in the Collection of Lady Churchill.

Churchill: The Painter

This collection has been specially created by Border Fine Arts to celebrate Churchill's beautiful paintings.

This piece comes well presented in a smart blue gift box.

A Study of Boats by Winston Churchill Vase (Small)

Porcelain

WCS00167

~~$29.99 ex VAT~~
$24.99 ex VAT

A porcelain vase featuring the "Study of Boats" by Winston Churchill (Height: 12cm).

“A Study of Boats”

Churchill enjoyed many painting holidays in the South of France. This particular work from around 1933 was formely in the Collection of Lady Churchill.

Churchill: The Painter

This collection has been specially created by Border Fine Arts to celebrate Churchill's beautiful paintings.

This piece comes well presented in a smart blue gift box.

Churchill - A Celebration in Words & Music

CDs

WCS00470

$29.99 ex VAT

The Gift of Music

The voice of the great man himself in a selection of his most famous speeches, combined with music of the period: songs of hope, great orchesttral music and cheerful little numbers in amongst the stirring words of Britian's most famous Prime Minister, who died forty one years ago.

CD Contents
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1. Blood, Toil, Tears and Sweat (13 May 1940: extract Sir Winston Churchill)
2. We'll Meet Again (Vera Lynn)
3. On the Siegfried Line (Elsie & Doris waters)
4. In a Solemn Hour (19 May 1940: extract Sir Winston Churchill)
5. London Pride (Noel Coward)
6. We Shall Fight on the Beaches (4 June 1940: extract Sir Winston Churchill)
7. This Was Their Finest Hour (18 June 1940: extract Sir Winston Churchill)
8. 'Spitfire' Prelude & Fugure (Sir William Walton)
9. Never in the Field of Human Conflict (20 August 1940: extract Sir Winston Churchill)
10. Every Man To His Post: 9 November 1940: extract Sir Winston Churchill)
11. This Is the Army, Mr Jones (Ambrose and His Orchestra)
12. The Sailor with the Navy Blue Eyes (Ambrose and His Orchestra)
13. Give Us the Tools (9 February 1941: extract Sir Winston Churchill)
14. The White Cliffs of Dover (Vera Lynn)
15. Westward Look, The Land is Bright (27 April 1940: extract Sir Winston Churchill)
16. Moonlight Serenade (Glenn Miller)
17. Comin' in on a Wing and a Prayer (Anne Shelton)
18. All Clear!
19. The End of the War in Europe (8 May 1945: extract Sir Winston Churchill)
20. When They Sound the Last All Clear (Donald Peers)

Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965)

Over 1 hour of playing time
Cover image: VE Day celebrations on 9th May 1945
The Illustrated London News.
Published by Classical Communications Ltd.

ISBN: 1904883117

Churchill and Friends

CDs

WCS00460

$29.99 ex VAT

The Drama of WWII In Speech, Sounds and Song (CD)

CD contains famous speeches by Sir Winston Churchill, top reporters and artists of the 40s

CONTENTS LIST:

1. Bliss: March from 'Things to Come' (Arthur Bliss)
2. A Call To War (Winston Churchill)
3. There'll Always Be An England (Jack Payne)
4. Be Ye Men Of Valour (Winston Churchill)
5. Live Eye-Witness Account Of German Dive Bombers In The Channel
6. Broadcast To The USA From Trafalgar Square (Ed Murrow)
7. Their Finest Hour (Winston Churchill)
8. The World Will Sing Again (Betty Driver)
9. The Crux Of The Whole War (Winston Churchill)
10. Live Eye-Witness Account Of A Dog Fight Over The Channel
11. Westward, Look! (Winston Churchill)
12. This is The Army, Mister Jones (Irving Berlin)
13. The Opening Of The Battle Of El Alamein (Godfrey Talbot)
14. End Of The Beginning (Winston Churchill)
15. Braodcast From Naples: Victory At Monte Cassino, Italy (Ralph Howard)
16. Addressing The 14th Army in Mandalay (General Slim)
17. Say a Prayer For The Boys Over There (Deanna Durbin)
18. Off All The Wars (Winston Churchill)
19. D-Day Broadcast To The Allied Forces (General Eisenhower)
20. D-Day Address To The Allied Forces (General Montgomery)
21. Serves You Right (You Shouldn't Have Joined) (George Formby)
22. Crossing The Rhine With The British Army (Wynford Vaughan Thomas)
23. Adolf (Billy Cotton)
24. Report On A Nazi Indoctrination Centre (Wynford Vaughan Thomas)
25. This Is Your Victory (Winston Churchill)

L: 14cm
H: 12.5cm
w: 1cm

Mallows by Winston Churchill Square Plate (Small)

Porcelain

WCS00169

~~$29.99 ex VAT~~
$24.99 ex VAT

A porcelain plate featuring the “Mallows” by Winston Churchill (Width: 14cm x Length: 14cm).

“Mallows”

This work painted in the 1930's was formely in the Collection of Lady Churchill.

The 1959 exhibition was only the fifth retrospective of a living artist to be held at the Royal Academy. This painting was one of the Sixty-one paintings shown in the Diploma Gallery; thirty-five had recently returned from a tour in America and the others were chosen from the Chartwell collection. London art critic John London commented, ‘Everybody seemed bowled over by those bright, strong, confident pictures…’

Churchill: The Painter

This collection has been specially created by Border Fine Arts to celebrate Churchill's beautiful paintings.

This piece comes well presented in a smart blue gift box.

View at Chartwell by Winston Churchill Square Plate (Small)

Porcelain

WCS00175

~~$29.99 ex VAT~~
$24.99 ex VAT

A porcelain plate featuring the “View At Chartwell” by Winston Churchill (Width: 14cm x Length: 14cm).

“View At Chartwell”

Painted around 1938, this work features Chartwell with its lake, and the Weald of Kent in the distance.

Churchill: The Painter

This collection has been specially created by Border Fine Arts to celebrate Churchill's beautiful paintings.

This piece comes well presented in a smart blue gift box.

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